
Kraft Finely Shredded Mexican Four Cheese
What You Should Know
Kraft Finely Shredded Mexican Four Cheese is a familiar, bright-yellow bag you’d spot in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved next to other pre-shredded cheeses, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar blends. It’s positioned as a convenience staple for families and busy cooks — an easy shortcut for taco night, quesadillas, nachos, salads, and quick casseroles. The brand voice is mainstream and family-focused: Kraft markets reliability, affordability, and time-saving rather than artisanal craft. Packaging calls out simple mealtime solutions and a resealable 8-ounce bag for freshness; a small claim notes milk from cows raised without added rbST, but there’s no organic certification or kid-specific characters — just straightforward household appeal. On the label you’ll also find “natural” cheese names and a hint of a health halo from the rbST statement, even though the product contains added ingredients like modified cornstarch (to prevent caking) and natamycin (to inhibit mold). In plain terms this is pre-shredded natural cheese that’s been industrially prepared for convenience. Sensory-wise it offers a soft, ribbon-like shred that melts evenly into a gooey, creamy layer on tacos and quesadillas; cold it’s slightly springy and moist with a milky, mild-savory flavor. The typical ritual: grab the resealable bag for a quick sprinkle over a skillet or oven dish, use a handful to finish a taco, or toss into a baked pasta. It sits comfortably in American grocery culture as a go-to, unpretentious convenience product that speeds home cooking without requiring recipe changes.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
MONTEREY, JACK, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR]),, ASADERO, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, CITRIC, ACID,, ENZYMES),, QUESO, QUESADILLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH, (ADDED, TO, PREVENT, CAKING),, NATAMYCIN, (A, NATURAL, MOLD, INHIBITOR)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •NATAMYCIN - Synthetic preservative
- •ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Mostly natural cheeses with a few industrial additives (modified cornstarch anti-caking agent and natamycin preservative) and commercial pre-shredding—classified as processed (NOVA 3) rather than ultraprocessed.
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Common Questions about Kraft Finely Shredded Mexican Four Cheese
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This cheese blend is a good source of protein and calcium, which are great for building strong bones and muscles. However, it's also processed and contains some preservatives, so it really depends on how it fits into your overall diet and lifestyle.
