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Kraft Touch Of Philly Shredded Mozzarella
Dairy
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Kraft Touch Of Philly Shredded Mozzarella

Kraft
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
7g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Touch Of Philly Shredded Mozzarella is a familiar sight in the refrigerated cheese aisle, shelved alongside other shredded cheeses, pizza toppings, cream cheese tubs, and ready-to-use dairy essentials. Packaged in an 8 ounce resealable bag, it is pitched as a convenient, slightly elevated everyday mozzarella that melts creamier thanks to a touch of cream cheese powder. This product is aimed at busy families and home cooks who want reliable, crowd-pleasing melt for weeknight pizzas, casseroles, pastas, and quick snack assemblies. Marketing leans on comfort and convenience rather than artisanal craft, positioning Kraft as an accessible mainstream brand that promises consistent results and family-friendly appeal. The label highlights the product as pasteurized and ready-to-use with a resealable package, but it does not carry organic certification; any implied health halos come from familiar dairy terms like part-skim and real cheese rather than explicit natural claims or child-focused characters. In plain processing context, this is a packaged, industrially prepared shredded cheese that includes anti-caking and stabilizing ingredients to preserve texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: fine, uniform shreds with a soft, slightly powdery feel from the anti-caking coating, melting to a creamy, stringy finish with a mild, milky flavor and a hint of extra richness from the cream cheese component. Use rituals include sprinkling over pizza and pasta straight from the bag, topping casseroles before baking, or shaking some onto weekday nachos. The resealable bag supports partial use and quick cleanup, reinforcing its role as a practical, grab-and-go cheese for everyday American meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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),, CREAM, CHEESE, POWDER, (CREAM, CHEESE, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, CAROB, BEAN, GUM,, ENZYME],, NONFAT, DRY, MILK),, 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial additives such as modified cornstarch, cream cheese powder with gums, and natamycin anti-mold agent in a packaged shredded format, aligning with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Kraft Touch Of Philly Shredded Mozzarella

The healthiness of Kraft Touch Of Philly Shredded Mozzarella really depends on your dietary needs and context. It’s relatively low in calories, has a decent amount of protein, and is gluten-free, making it a solid option for those looking for a cheesy topping without too many carbs. However, if you're watching your sodium intake or want to avoid processed foods, you might want to use it sparingly.

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