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Land O Lakes Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
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Land O Lakes Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Land O Lakes
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Land O Lakes Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (8 oz) sits in the refrigerated dairy aisle among other shredded and block cheeses, often stacked near pizza toppings, pre-made sauces, and butter. The Farmstyle Cut label and the familiar Land O Lakes crest signal a mid-market, family-oriented brand that leans on farmer-owned heritage. Shoppers reach for this bag on weeknight grocery runs when they want quick melting cheese for pizza, pasta, garlic bread or casseroles, and it’s also a go-to for weekend brunch or game-day prep. The packaging is a clear plastic resealable bag showing thick, farmstyle shreds that promise a hearty melt; the texture reads as slightly dry to the touch (to prevent clumping) but softens quickly when heated. Label cues include “farmstyle,” imagery suggesting small-scale dairies, and plain language about milk and enzymes — health-halo signals that imply simple, wholesome ingredients, though the package does not claim organic certification. Processing context: this is a processed shredded cheese product — real mozzarella with small amounts of anticaking agents and a mold inhibitor added to maintain shelf stability and pourability. Sensory notes: salty-mild milky flavor, thick shreds that create stringy, gooey melt on pizza and lasagna, and a quick sprinkle ritual straight from the bag or measured for recipes. The brand positions itself toward busy households seeking reliable, familiar dairy comfort with convenient packaging for everyday cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
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, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Anticaking, Blend, (Potato, Starch,, Dextrose,, Enzyme),, Natamycin, (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?

Made primarily from cultured pasteurized milk (real cheese) but includes added anticaking agents (potato starch, dextrose, enzyme) and a mold inhibitor (natamycin), placing it in the 'processed' category rather than minimally processed or highly industrially formulated ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Land O Lakes Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

The shredded mozzarella from Land O Lakes can be a healthy addition to your meals, especially if you're looking for a good source of protein. With 7 grams of protein per serving and only 90 calories, it can fit well into a balanced diet. Just keep in mind that it’s not as nutrient-dense as whole foods, so think of it as a tasty complement rather than the star of the show.

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