Mozzarella Sticks

59

Nutrition Score

Moderate

Mozzarella Sticks

4056489387893

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

90

Hazard Score

Healthy

52

Mirella Index

Everyday

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Mozzarella · No known concerns

Soft, mild Italian cheese, traditionally made from buffalo or cow's milk, popular on pizza and in salads.

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Canola Oil (Rapeseed)

CanolaOil · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.

CreamCheese · No known concerns

Soft, mild fresh cheese made from cream and milk, spread on bagels or used in baking and dips. Contains milk allergen.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

Spices · No known concerns

General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.

Potato Granules

PotatoGranules · No known concerns

Dehydrated potato product used as a filler/thickener.

potato starch · No known concerns

Starch extracted from potatoes, used as a thickener and binder in sauces, baked goods, and gluten-free recipes.

Yeast · No known concerns

Single-celled fungus used to ferment dough for bread and beer, or as a nutritional supplement (nutritional yeast).

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Methyl Cellulose

E461 · No known concerns

Plant-derived thickener and stabilizer, also used as a binder in vegetarian and vegan meat alternatives.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

BellPepper · No known concerns

Sweet pepper variety eaten raw or cooked, available in green, red, yellow, and orange. High in vitamin C.

Hot Pepper (Chili)

HotPepper · No known concerns

Spicy chili pepper, distinct from sweet bell pepper.

Vinegar · No known concerns

Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.

Apple · No known concerns

Common tree fruit eaten fresh, dried, or processed into juice and sauce. A source of fiber and vitamin C.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

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