Ingredient

Cheddar And Colby Cheese

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add these cheeses to foods primarily for their characteristic savory flavor, creamy texture, …

What it is

Cheddar and Colby are popular types of semi-hard cheeses made from cow's milk. Their production involves curdling milk with rennet and bacterial cultures, pressing the curds to remove whey, and then aging (Cheddar) or washing (Colby) to develop their distinct flavors and textures.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add these cheeses to foods primarily for their characteristic savory flavor, creamy texture, and good melting properties. They are frequently found in frozen dinners, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and other prepared meals where a cheesy component is desired.

Health notes

As a food product, cheese is regulated by the FDA. It is a source of protein and calcium, but also contains saturated fat and sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. There are no specific JECFA or EFSA evaluations for Cheddar and Colby cheese as food additives.

Allergen info

This ingredient is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Cheddar And Colby Cheese

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Conagra Brands BANQUET Queso Mac Lunch, 7 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 121kcal 4.5Protein 5.0Fat 14.7Carbs

Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Cheesy Chicken And Rice Dinners, 13 OZ Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 117kcal 6.0Protein 3.8Fat 14.6Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Golden Battered Fish Fillet Dinners, 12 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 50% DV per serving 126kcal 5.9Protein 3.5Fat 17.6Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Mac & Cheese Other Deli High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 150kcal 6.9Protein 7.7Fat 13.8Carbs Conagra Frozen Foods Banquet, Cheesy Rice & Beans With Chicken Frozen Prepared Sides High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 131kcal 5.6Protein 5.0Fat 14.1Carbs Conagra Frozen Foods Banquet, Santa Fe Style Rice And Beans Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 121kcal 3.9Protein 3.4Fat 18.0Carbs Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Macaroni & Cheese Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 72% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 112kcal 5.6Protein 4.1Fat 13.8Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Sides Mashed Potatoes Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 133kcal 4.4Protein 8.0Fat 12.4Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Southwest-Style Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 107kcal 5.7Protein 7.9Fat 4.5Carbs Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Reser's Fine Foods, Main St Bistro, Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Bake Baked Entrees Other Deli High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 177kcal 8.2Protein 9.6Fat 14.1Carbs Raley's Loaded Mashed Potatoes Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 133kcal 4.4Protein 8.0Fat 12.4Carbs Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Hatch Green Chile Macaroni & Cheese Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 129kcal 5.9Protein 6.2Fat 13.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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