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Kraft Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
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Kraft Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

Kraft
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
7g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese is a familiar refrigerated deli shelf staple found in the dairy and cheese section of American supermarkets, usually displayed near other shredded and block cheeses, butter, cream cheese and pizza-making ingredients. Packaged in a resealable 8-ounce bag, the pre-shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella is positioned for convenience—an easy reach for a shopper assembling weeknight dinners, school lunches or game-day spreads. The brand leans on a century-long heritage, signaling reliability to families and busy cooks; marketing emphasizes “natural” cheese and a no-added-rbST sourcing claim to reassure health-conscious parents while leaning into comfort-food nostalgia. Label language is soft on health claims—“natural,” “part-skim,” and resealable packaging suggest freshness—without organic certification or explicit “clean label” credentials. Processing context: this is a made-from-cheese product that has been shredded and given anti-caking (modified cornstarch) and mold-inhibiting (natamycin) treatments to preserve texture and shelf life. Sensory details: the bag reveals fine, uniform shreds with a springy, slightly dry surface typical of low-moisture mozzarella; it melts smoothly into a gooey, stringy top on pizza, browns lightly, and integrates into casseroles, salads or stuffed dishes. The ritual is simple—shake onto a homemade pie, sprinkle into a pasta bake, or pack into a lunchbox for a quick melt—saving prep time and cleanup. In grocery culture it reads as a practical, family-friendly ingredient that balances fresh-dairy appeal with the convenience of ready-to-use convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein7g
* 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

LOW-MOISTURE, PART-SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH, (ADDED, TO, PREVENT, CAKING),, NATAMYCIN, (A, NATURAL, MOLD, INHIBITOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Primarily a minimally processed cheese product but includes industrial additives (modified cornstarch anti-caking agent and natamycin preservative) and ready-to-use packaging; classified as processed (NOVA 3) rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Kraft Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? This cheese packs 7 grams of protein per serving, which is great if you're looking to add some muscle-building goodness to your meals. It's low in sugar and calories, but keep in mind it's also processed. So, if you're balancing your diet with whole foods, this can be a fun addition, but not the main event.

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