Ingredient

Cheddar Cheese Concentrate

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use cheddar cheese concentrate to add a strong, authentic cheddar cheese flavor to …

What it is

Cheddar cheese concentrate is a food ingredient made from cheddar cheese. It is produced by removing water and other components from cheddar cheese, resulting in a more concentrated flavor and aroma. This process intensifies the cheesy taste and can also alter the texture.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cheddar cheese concentrate to add a strong, authentic cheddar cheese flavor to a variety of foods without adding the bulk of regular cheese. It functions primarily as a flavor enhancer. It is commonly found in processed foods like soups, sauces, snacks, frozen meals, and baked goods.

Health notes

Cheddar cheese concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a natural component of cheddar cheese, and at typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated cheese and dairy products, but specific evaluations of 'cheddar cheese concentrate' as a distinct additive are not widely published. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns at levels used in food.

Allergen info

Cheddar cheese concentrate is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. Therefore, it is considered a milk allergen.

Products containing Cheddar Cheese Concentrate

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Cheesy Potato Soup, Uncured Bacon Canned Soup High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 125kcal 5.8Protein 7.5Fat 7.9Carbs Delhaize America, Inc. Cheddar & Chive Biscuits Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 347kcal 8Protein 20Fat 33.3Carbs Supervalu, Inc. A Blend Of Broccoli Florets In A Rich, Creamy Cheddar Cheese Soup, Broccoli & Cheddar Other Soups High in sodium — 52% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 81kcal 3.1Protein 4.9Fat 5.8Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Baked Potato Soup, Potato Other Soups High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 106kcal 2.2Protein 7.1Fat 8.8Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bacon Mac & Cheese Macaroni With A Cheddar Cheese Blend And Crispy Bacon, Lightly Breaded With Panko Breadcrumbs Bites, Bacon Mac & Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 309kcal 14.9Protein 18.1Fat 20.2Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Nacho Cheese Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 104kcal 3.0Protein 7.5Fat 6.0Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Nacho Cheese Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 104kcal 3.0Protein 7.5Fat 6.0Carbs Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Broccoli Cheese Soup, Broccoli Cheese Other Soups High in sodium — 106% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 79kcal 3.1Protein 5.1Fat 5.5Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Vegetable & Cheese Lasagna Freshly Made Pasta With Ricotta, Mozzarella, Corn, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Onions, Carrots, Spinach And A Creamy Cheese Sauce, Vegetable & Cheese Lasagna Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 156kcal 7.2Protein 7.2Fat 14.8Carbs Macaroni & Cheese Freshly Made Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese Weis Markets, Inc. Macaroni & Cheese Freshly Made Pasta In A Real Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 172kcal 7.2Protein 7.6Fat 17.6Carbs Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Broccoli Cheese Soup, Broccoli Cheese Other Soups High in sodium — 64% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 80kcal 3.3Protein 5.1Fat 5.5Carbs Safeway, Inc. Sweet & Creamy Corn With Bacon And Green Onion Tender Cooked Corn Kernels With Green Onions And Bacon In A Rich Cheese Sauce, Sweet & Creamy Corn With Bacon And Green Onion Other Deli High in sodium — 56% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 162kcal 3.5Protein 7.3Fat 20Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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