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Non Dairy Mozzarella Cheese Shreds, 8 OZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Non Dairy Mozzarella Cheese Shreds, 8 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
80
Calories
0g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this in the refrigerated dairy-alternatives aisle at Whole Foods or grab it when you want a quick plant-based pizza topping, melty mac ’n’ cheese, or a convenient weeknight melt. It feels indulgent and comforting, but the presence of highly refined coconut oil, multiple modified starches and “natural flavors” points to industrial processing aimed at recreating cheese texture and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 8
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Protein0g
* 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

WATER, HIGHLY, REFINED, COCONUT, OIL, CORNSTARCH, MODIFIED, POTATO, STARCH, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH, SEA, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVORS, OLIVE, EXTRACT, BETA-CAROTENE, (COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • beta-carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is dominated by refined oils, several modified starches and flavoring agents, indicating industrial formulations and processing to mimic cheese — hallmarks of NOVA Group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Non Dairy Mozzarella Cheese Shreds, 8 OZ

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These shreds are lower in sugar and cholesterol-free, making them a decent option if you're looking to cut down on dairy or are vegan. However, they do contain some refined ingredients like coconut oil and starches, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they aren't exactly a superfood either.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientcomfortingpractical
$3.49
per package