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Kraft Whole Milk Shredded Mozzarella
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Kraft Whole Milk Shredded Mozzarella

Kraft
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
6g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Whole Milk Shredded Mozzarella is the familiar, pre-shredded white cheese you reach for in the refrigerated cheese aisle — usually shelved with other shredded and block cheeses near pizza toppings, prepared sauces, and deli items. The bag leans into weekend dinners, quick weeknight pizzas, and last-minute pasta bakes: an easy grab when you want melty, mild mozzarella without shredding a block. Kraft positions this as a family-friendly, dependable pantry staple; the brand evokes a long history (century-plus heritage), straightforward American home cooking, and value-minded shoppers who prize convenience and recognizable labels over specialty or artisanal claims. Packaging highlights like "whole milk," a resealable bag, and simple serving suggestions create a wholesome, approachable image but there is no organic certification — the product sits in mainstream convenience territory rather than premium natural branding. The ingredient panel is short but notable: real low-moisture mozzarella cheese plus modified cornstarch (to prevent caking) and natamycin (a mold inhibitor), reflecting light industrial processing to keep shreds separate and shelf-stable. Sensory impressions: soft, snow-white strands that separate easily, melt smoothly into stretchy, gooey strands on pizza and casseroles, and have a mild, milky tang; the resealable plastic bag supports quick sprinkle-and-go rituals for busy households and kids’ meals. In plain terms, this is a processed, ready-to-use cheese product — made from real cheese but treated with anti-caking and preservative ingredients to improve convenience and shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein6g
* 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, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Pre-shredded natural cheese with added modified cornstarch (anti-caking) and natamycin (mold inhibitor) contains industrial additives and processing steps typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kraft Whole Milk Shredded Mozzarella

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 6 grams of protein per serving and being low in sugar, it's a solid choice for adding flavor and creaminess to meals. Just keep in mind that it does have some preservatives, so if you're aiming for a whole-food diet, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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