Mozzarella
Organic Valley Finely Shredded Mozzarella
170 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 78
Organic Valley Finely Shredded Mozzarella scores 78 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 98 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Fresh mozzarella Belgioioso · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 99 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Mozzarella Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese Kraft Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 92 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Delallo mozzarella 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Fresh Mozzarella Sliced Belgioioso · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 91 out of 100 , 13 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Finely Shredded Mozzarella
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Powdered cellulose 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 4 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 90 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (28 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Cultured Pasteurized Part Skim Milk
- Salt
- Vegetarian Enzyme
- Calcium Chloride
- Cellulose ( Added To Prevent Caking)
- Milk and Dairy ( Organic Cultured Pasteurized Part Skim Milk)
- Calcium Chloride
- Cellulose
- Enzyme
- Salt
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Organic Cultured Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Salt, Vegetarian Enzyme, Calcium Chloride, Cellulose ( Added To Prevent Caking) ; Milk and Dairy ( Organic Cultured Pasteurized Part Skim Milk) ; Calcium Chloride ; Cellulose ; Enzyme ; Salt
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
More mozzarella on GoodSwap
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Mozzarella Shredded Cheese Kroger · 226 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Great Value · 16 oz/1 lb/453 g High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
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More from Organic Valley
Sources
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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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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