Milks
Sargento 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Monterey Jack, Asadero, Cheddar & Queso Quesadilla Cheese
28 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 72
Sargento 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Monterey Jack, Asadero, Cheddar & Queso Quesadilla Cheese scores 72 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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Queso Fresco 365 · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 95 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Cheese British Organic Dairy Co. · 7 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 97 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Colby Jack Good & Gather Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 94 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Adams Reserve · 10 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 97 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No powdered cellulose Score 94 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Monterey Jack, Asadero, Cheddar & Queso Quesadilla 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 5 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 28 = 72
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 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
- MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)
- ASADERO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR))
- CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR))
- QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)
- POTATO STARCH (TO PREVENT CAKING)
- POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING)
- NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)
Label text, as published
MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ASADERO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH (TO PREVENT CAKING), 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