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Petite Cuisine Mozzarella Sticks, 5 lb-3 Count

Contains soybean oil

Breaded mozzarella sticks made with real mozzarella cheese, ready to bake, fry or air fry. They’re prefried in soybean or cottonseed oil and contain modified starch and gums.

No artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesVegetarianLow sugarContains dairyContains soyContains wheatContains corn
$129.99 5 lb · lowest price at Easy Lunches
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
210caloriesPer serving · 3 pieces (75g)
Protein
10g
Fiber
<1g▼
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
580mg▼
Saturated fat
4.5g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Mozzarella Cheese Stick [Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt Enzymes)], Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Food Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Parsley Flakes, Whey, Soy Flour, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Yeast, Extractives of Paprika, Oleoresin Paprika, Sugar, Salt, Guar Gum, Methylcellulose, Caramel Color, Soybean Oil, Prefried in Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Cottonseed Oils)
47 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as snacks, sweets, dessertsHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 30%56
Ingredients · counts 30%54
Processing · counts 25%25
Sourcing · counts 5%40
Transparency · counts 10%62
Why it scores 47
Nutrition 56 · Compared with other snacks and sweets: more sodium (580 mg), less fiber (0.5 g); no added sugar per 3 pieces
Ingredients 54 · Soybean oil, 20th ingredient (seed oil, −10, ClearShelf standard); Added phosphates (additive, −10); Bleached wheat flour (refined starch, −6); 4 more
Processing 25 · Breaded cheese with modified starch, gums, color and prefrying oils
Sourcing 40 · No origin or production practices stated for the cheese, flour or oils
Transparency 62 · Full ingredient list, but no specific sourcing or production claims
Prefried in soybean or cottonseed oil
Contains modified starch and gums
580 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−18 for bleached wheat flour, modified food starch, corn flour
Varies by additive−18 for added phosphates, caramel colour, methylcellulose
ClearShelf standard−10 for soybean oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Mozzarella Cheese Stick [Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt Enzymes)] Bleached Wheat Flour Water Modified Food Starch Yellow Corn Flour Onion Powder Garlic Powder Parsley Flakes Whey Soy Flour Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate) Yeast Extractives of Paprika Oleoresin Paprika Sugar Salt Guar Gum Methylcellulose Caramel Color Soybean Oil Prefried in Vegetable Oil (Soybean and/or Cottonseed Oils)
21 ingredients 3 to watch4 to avoid
Sourcing

Indulge in the cheesy goodness of Petite Cuisine Mozzarella Sticks ! This generous 5 lb. pack offers a delightful snack or appetizer option that is perfect for any occasion. Made with real mozzarella cheese, these sticks are breaded to perfection and ready for baking or frying, delivering a crispy, golden exterior that complements the gooey, melty cheese inside. Key Features: 5 lb. Bulk Pack : A large quantity that’s perfect for parties, family gatherings, or stocking up your freezer for easy snacks anytime. <st

Additives8 additives · 1 moderate risk
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
Modified starch (E14xx)ThickenerLimited risk
Chemically treated starch; considered safe, but a marker of more processed food.
Methylcellulose (E461)ThickenerLimited risk
Plant-fibre thickener common in meat alternatives; considered safe, a marker of processed food.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Refined (enriched or bleached) flourRefined grainLimited risk
Bran and germ are removed, so it’s low in fibre; some vitamins are added back.
Guar gum (E412)ThickenerNo risk
A fibre from guar beans; EFSA considers it safe at normal intakes.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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