Ingredient

Cheddar And Blue Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These cheeses are often used as flavoring ingredients in savory packaged foods. They are …

What it is

Cheddar and blue cheese are types of cheese made from cow's milk. Cheddar is a hard, pale yellow to orange cheese, while blue cheese is a general classification for cheeses with veins or spots of blue or green mold, giving them a sharp, tangy flavor.

Why it's used

These cheeses are often used as flavoring ingredients in savory packaged foods. They are added to snacks like chips, popcorn, and cheese balls to provide a distinct, sharp, and salty taste.

Health notes

Cheddar and blue cheese are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. They are natural food products and do not have specific regulatory limits set by bodies like JECFA or EFSA for typical consumption. As dairy products, they are a source of calcium and protein. Some individuals may experience digestive upset due to lactose content or sensitivities to aged cheeses.

Allergen info

Cheddar and blue cheese are derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Cheddar And Blue Cheese

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EL TORO LOCO SNACKS El Toro Loco Snacks, Salsa Cheese Balls Dips & Salsa 357kcal 0Protein 35.7Fat 7.1Carbs Corn Snacks Balls CHEDDA! Corn Snacks Balls Other Snacks 500kcal 3.6Protein 32.1Fat 50Carbs EL TORO LOCO Corn Puffs Other Snacks 536kcal 3.6Protein 32.1Fat 50Carbs SHURFINE Cheddar & Sour Cream Wavy Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 53.6Carbs SHURFINE Cheese Flavored Baked Puffs, Cheese Other Snacks 571kcal 3.6Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Smoky Cheddar Burger Family Recipes, 8.28 OZ Herbs/Spices/Extracts High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 368kcal 13.2Protein 2.6Fat 68.4Carbs KIRKWOOD Parmesan Herb Encrusted Chicken Breast Tenders Fritters, Parmesan Herb Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 205kcal 17.0Protein 8.9Fat 13.4Carbs Quaker Popped Cheddar Cheese Rice Crisps 6.06 Ounce Plastic Bag Pepsico Inc. Quaker Popped Cheddar Cheese Rice Crisps 6.06 Ounce Plastic Bag Snacks 452kcal 7.7Protein 17.3Fat 68.4Carbs Pepsico Inc. Quaker Popped Cheddar Cheese 20% More Rice Crisps 7.2 Ounce Plastic Bag Snacks 452kcal 7.7Protein 17.3Fat 68.4Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Valu Time, Cheese Puffs Other Snacks 571kcal 3.6Protein 35.7Fat 57.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Potato Chips, Cheddar & Sour Cream, Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Cheddar Broccoli Dry Soup Mix, Cheddar Broccoli Other Soups High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 350kcal 7.5Protein 5Fat 70Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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