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Tillamook Tillamook Farmstyle Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, 8oz, 8oz
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Tillamook Tillamook Farmstyle Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, 8oz, 8oz

Tillamook
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tillamook Farmstyle Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded Cheese is the familiar 8‑ounce refrigerated bag of thick-cut, melty mozzarella you’ll spot in the dairy aisle beside other shredded cheeses, blocks and tubs of butter and cream cheese. Packaged for convenience, the clear pouch reveals pale, chunky shreds that promise quick melting for pizza nights, casseroles and weeknight comfort meals. The product copy leans into Tillamook’s farm-focused heritage — a Certified B Corp with a long cheese‑making history — positioning this as a trustworthy, family-friendly cheese for home cooks who want good flavor without fuss. Label claims emphasize “whole milk,” “pasteurized,” “no artificial flavors or preservatives,” and milk from cows not treated with rBST; it is not organic and lacks child-focused cartooning or indulgent premium cues. In plain processing terms, it’s a pasteurized, low‑moisture mozzarella that has been shredded and treated with potato starch to prevent clumping and natamycin to inhibit mold for longer shelf life. Sensory notes: the shreds are thick and slightly springy, giving a creamy, milky aroma and an even, stretchy melt when heated; texture is denser than fresh mozzarella, optimised for baking. Rituals around use include topping homemade pizzas, stirring into mac and cheese, or quick melting on baked potatoes and tacos. The packaging and ingredients make it appealing to shoppers seeking reliable everyday performance and convenience — a practical, comfort‑oriented choice that sits squarely in mainstream American grocery culture as the go-to shredded mozzarella for family meals and casual entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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),, Potato, Starch, (added, to, prevent, caking),, Natamycin, (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?

This is a processed (NOVA 3) cheese: a pasteurized, low‑moisture mozzarella made from milk and cultures but industrially shredded and stabilized with potato starch and natamycin for shelf life; it is not an ultra‑processed formulation of multiple industrial ingredients.

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Common Questions about Tillamook Tillamook Farmstyle Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, 8oz, 8oz

It really depends on what 'healthy' means for you! This mozzarella is made from low moisture part-skim milk, which means it’s a good source of calcium and protein, but it’s not exactly a superfood. If you’re looking for a tasty cheese to sprinkle on your pizza or pasta, it fits the bill perfectly!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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