Cheeses
Tillamook Mexican 4 Cheese Farmstyle Shreds
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 76
Tillamook Mexican 4 Cheese Farmstyle Shreds scores 76 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 Natamycin: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. Regulatory
- minus 2.5 points Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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4 Cheese Mexican Sargento · 1 lb Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Queso Fresco Natural Mexican Style Fresh Farmer's Cheese for Crumbling V&V Supremo · 28 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 89 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Mozzarella Farmstyle Shreds Tillamook Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 87 out of 100 , 11 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mexican 4 Cheese Farmstyle Shreds
Ingredients
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 24 = 76
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (28 g)
Ingredients
- Medium Cheddar Cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto [color])
- Monterey Jack Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes)
- Queso Quesadilla Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes)
- Asadero Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes)
- Potato Starch (added to prevent caking)
- Natamycin (natural mold inhibitor)
Label text, as published
Medium Cheddar Cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto [color]), Monterey Jack Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), Queso Quesadilla Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), Asadero Cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), Potato Starch (added to prevent caking), Natamycin (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 Tillamook
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov