Beer Cheese Seasoning
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What it is
Beer cheese seasoning is a blend of spices and flavorings designed to mimic the taste of beer cheese, a popular appetizer made with cheese and beer. It typically includes cheese powders, spices like garlic and onion powder, and sometimes dried beer or beer flavorings.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add beer cheese seasoning to provide a savory, cheesy, and slightly malty flavor profile to foods. It is commonly found in snack foods such as potato chips, pretzels, and crackers, as well as in dips, sauces, and some frozen meals.
Health notes
Beer cheese seasoning is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. The FDA has not established specific regulations for this seasoning blend, as it is composed of common food ingredients. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual components used in such seasonings. Evidence regarding the health effects of consuming this seasoning blend at typical dietary levels is limited, but it is not associated with significant health concerns.
Allergen info
Beer cheese seasoning may contain milk and wheat, which are among the 9 FDA major allergens. It is not a major allergen unless derived from milk or wheat. Gluten may be present if wheat is an ingredient.
Products containing Beer Cheese Seasoning
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Frito-Lay Company
Classic Beer Cheese Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Classic Beer Cheese
536kcal
7.1Protein
32.1Fat
57.1Carbs
Frito-Lay Company
Classic Beer Cheese Flavored Potato Chips, Classic Beer Cheese
536kcal
7.1Protein
32.1Fat
57.1Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Philly Cheese Steak Beer Flavored Cheese Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, Philly Steak Meat, Caramelized Onion, Green Pepper, Parmesan & Romano Cheese Leinenkugel's Original Beer Flavored Crust Pizza, Philly Cheese Steak
High in sodium — 29% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
209kcal
9.3Protein
7.0Fat
26.4Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Hot Italian Sausage & Pepperoni Beer Flavored Cheese Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan & Romano Cheese Leinenkugel's Original Beer Flavored Crust Pizza, Hot Italian Sausage & Pepperoni
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
265kcal
11.4Protein
12.9Fat
25Carbs
Piadina Incorporated
Chef Crafted Flatbread Crisps, Beer Cheddar
464kcal
10.7Protein
21.4Fat
64.3Carbs