Alfredo Cheese Blend
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What it is
Alfredo cheese blend is a mixture of cheeses, often including Parmesan, Romano, and sometimes cream cheese or other cheeses. These cheeses are typically shredded or processed together to create a uniform blend for culinary use. The blend aims to provide a consistent flavor and texture profile for dishes.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use Alfredo cheese blend to impart a rich, savory, and cheesy flavor to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in prepared pasta dishes, sauces, frozen meals, and as a topping for pizzas and bread-based appetizers. Its blend provides a balanced cheese taste that is characteristic of Alfredo-style preparations.
Health notes
Alfredo cheese blend is a food product and not an additive requiring FDA approval as a color additive or specific food additive. As a dairy product, it is a source of protein, calcium, and fat. Consumption of cheese blends should be considered within the context of a balanced diet, paying attention to sodium and saturated fat content. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated various cheeses and dairy products as part of broader food safety assessments.
Allergen info
Alfredo cheese blend is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen. It does not contain gluten unless specifically added.
Products containing Alfredo Cheese Blend
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Conagra Brands, Inc.
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Grilled Chicken Breast With Freshly-Made Fettuccini And Broccoli In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce Cafe Steamers, Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
High in sodium — 25% DV per serving
99kcal
7.4Protein
2.8Fat
10.9Carbs
Marie Callender's Retail Foods
Creamy Chicken & Shrimp In A Parmesan Alfredo Sauce White Meat Chicken & Shrimp Tossed With Pasta And Vegetables In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Creamy Chicken & Shrimp In A Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
108kcal
7.3Protein
3.5Fat
11.7Carbs
Kowalski Companies Inc.
Alfredo Pasta Sauce
High in sodium — 29% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving
264kcal
6.2Protein
26.4Fat
3.5Carbs
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC
Parmesan Penne With Spinach In A Parmesan Sauce, Parmesan
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
114kcal
4.9Protein
2.3Fat
18.3Carbs
Conagra Foodservice Frozen Prepared Foods
Vegetable Lasagna, Vegetable
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
97kcal
4.4Protein
1.5Fat
14.5Carbs
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC
Breaded Chicken Alfredo Patties + Fettuccine Pasta In Alfredo Sauce Double Chicken Bowls, Breaded Chicken Alfredo
High in sodium — 92% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
146kcal
6.8Protein
6.3Fat
15.3Carbs
Conagra Brands, Inc
Birds Eye Voila! Oven Bake Meals, Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken Frozen Meal, 35 OZ Bag
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
—kcal
6.4Protein
3.2Fat
12.3Carbs
Conagra Brands, Inc
Birds Eye Veggie Pasta Rotini Alfredo, Frozen Side, 10 oz. Bag
—kcal
8.3Protein
3.2Fat
17.4Carbs
Conagra Brands, Inc
Banquet Chicken Alfredo With Broccoli, Family Size, Frozen Meal, 24 oz.
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
—kcal
4.8Protein
2.2Fat
11.9Carbs