Mozzarella Cheese Alternative Shreds, Mozzarella
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
079893163222
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 110mg
8%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 10mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
14 listed · 4 flagged for reviewFILTERED WATER, COCONUT OIL, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, CALCIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR (VEGAN SOURCES), CHICKPEA PROTEIN, KONJAC AND XANTHAN GUMS, LACTIC ACID, POTATO PROTEIN, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC EXTRACTS, POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Mozzarella Cheese Alternative Shreds, Mozzarella scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Vegan Sources)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Chickpea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Konjac And Xanthan Gums, Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 78% of the 19,171 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Mozzarella Cheese Alternative Shreds, Mozzarella's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Wonder Bread vs Nature's Own and Sara Lee vs Nature's Own comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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