Milks
Sargento MOZZARELLA Shredded Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
28 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 73
Sargento MOZZARELLA Shredded Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Powdered cellulose: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Natamycin: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 91 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Low moisture part-skim mozzarella Good & Gather · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 91 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Trader Joe's · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 89 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Part skim ricotta cheese Calabro Cheese Corp. · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 93 out of 100 , 20 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
MOZZARELLA Shredded Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Ingredients
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 27 = 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 90 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (28 g)
Ingredients
- CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR))
- MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)
- POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING)
- NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)
Label text, as published
CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Sargento
Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org