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Sargento Shredded Cheese, Artisan Blends, Whole Milk Mozzarella
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Sargento Shredded Cheese, Artisan Blends, Whole Milk Mozzarella

SARGENTO
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
6g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO Shredded Cheese, Artisan Blends, Whole Milk Mozzarella (8 oz) sits in the refrigerated dairy aisle, usually on a middle shelf near other shredded and block cheeses, pizza toppings, and ready-to-use meal helpers like pre-shredded Parmesan and shredded cheddar. It reads like a pantry staple for busy cooks: a mild, creamy mozzarella that melts easily and is labeled "natural" cheese, packaged in a clear resealable plastic pouch so you can scoop or sprinkle directly onto pizza, pasta, omelets, or baked casseroles. The brand leans on family-owned, American-made heritage and approachable quality—positioning this as a mid-market, trusted convenience for home cooks who want good melting performance without grating a block. Label cues include “whole milk,” “natural cheese,” and claims about freshness; there is no organic certification and the package notes anti-caking agents and a natural mold inhibitor in small type. Sensory-wise it delivers soft, elastic shreds that soften quickly under heat, giving a gooey, creamy pull on pizza and bright, milky flavor in pasta; at room temperature shreds are slightly tacky from potato starch/powdered cellulose that prevents clumping. Rituals around it are familiar—quick weeknight pizza, sprinkling onto tomato soup, or layering into a casserole—where convenience matters as much as flavor. In plain processing context, this is a convenience-processed cheese product that includes added anti-caking and preservative ingredients to maintain texture and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol25mg8%
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),, Potato, Starch, and, Powdered, Cellulose, (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 cheese with added anti-caking agents (potato starch, powdered cellulose) and a mold inhibitor is considered ultra-processed because industrial additives and processing steps alter the natural food for convenience and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Sargento Shredded Cheese, Artisan Blends, Whole Milk Mozzarella

That depends on your definition of healthy! If you’re looking for a tasty source of protein, this whole milk mozzarella packs 6 grams per serving, which is pretty solid. Just keep in mind it's not organic and does have some preservatives, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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