Ingredient

Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Cheddar cheese is primarily used to add a savory, tangy flavor and creamy texture …

What is Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk?

Cheddar cheese is a hard, pale yellow to orange cheese originating from England. It is made from cow's milk using a process that involves culturing the milk with bacteria, then separating the curds from the whey, and finally pressing and aging the curds.

Is Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk vegan?

No. Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk a major allergen?

Cheddar cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk used for?

Cheddar cheese is primarily used to add a savory, tangy flavor and creamy texture to a wide variety of foods.

Is Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk safe?

Cheddar cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.

Why it's used

Cheddar cheese is primarily used to add a savory, tangy flavor and creamy texture to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in frozen meals, snacks like chips and pretzels, baked goods, and as a topping or ingredient in many savory dishes.

Health notes

Cheddar cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cheese and dairy products, generally finding them safe for consumption. As with many dairy products, individuals with lactose intolerance may experience digestive discomfort.

Allergen info

Cheddar cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Cheddar Cheese Cultured Milk

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Pork Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Pancake Sandwich, Pork Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese ROJO's Famous, Inc. Pork Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Pancake Sandwich, Pork Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 235kcal 11.3Protein 14.8Fat 16.5Carbs Egg & Cheddar Cheese Pancake Sandwich, Egg & Cheddar Cheese ROJO's Famous, Inc. Egg & Cheddar Cheese Pancake Sandwich, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 49% DV per serving 196kcal 10.3Protein 9.3Fat 17.8Carbs Xtra Cheddar Baked Snack Crackers, Xtra Cheddar Pepperidge Farm, Inc. Xtra Cheddar Baked Snack Crackers, Xtra Cheddar Flavored Snack Crackers 467kcal 13.3Protein 16.7Fat 63.3Carbs Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Ridged Potato Chips, Cheddar & Sour Cream Herr Foods Inc. Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Ridged Potato Chips, Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 53.6Carbs Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake Pasta With White Meat Chicken, Broccoli And Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Topped With Breadcrumbs, Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake Pasta With White Meat Chicken, Broccoli And Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Topped With Breadcrumbs, Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 133kcal 8.1Protein 6.4Fat 11.0Carbs White Cheddar Flavored Air Popped Popcorn, White Cheddar Wise Foods, Inc. White Cheddar Flavored Air Popped Popcorn, White Cheddar Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 542kcal 8.3Protein 41.7Fat 41.7Carbs Maple Pancake, Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches, Maple Pancake, Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Raybern Foods, Inc. Maple Pancake, Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches, Maple Pancake, Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 274kcal 9.4Protein 15.4Fat 23.9Carbs Four Cheese Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crackers, Four Cheese Publix Super Markets, Inc. Four Cheese Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crackers, Four Cheese Crackers & Biscotti 433kcal 6.7Protein 8.3Fat 80Carbs Uncured Canadian Bacon Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC Uncured Canadian Bacon Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 192kcal 11.2Protein 6.4Fat 20Carbs Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce Pulled Chicken Smothered In A Sweety & Smoky BBQ Sauce With Rotini Pasta In A Creamy Three-Cheese Sauce Bowl, Sweet & Smoky Overhill Farms, Inc. Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce Pulled Chicken Smothered In A Sweety & Smoky BBQ Sauce With Rotini Pasta In A Creamy Three-Cheese Sauce Bowl, Sweet & Smoky Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 57% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 144kcal 9.4Protein 6.2Fat 12.7Carbs Farmhouse Cheddar Flavor Rice Chips, Farmhouse Cheddar The Quaker Oats Company Farmhouse Cheddar Flavor Rice Chips, Farmhouse Cheddar Other Snacks 464kcal 7.1Protein 16.1Fat 67.9Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Macaroni & Cheese Microwaveable Dinner, Macaroni & Cheese Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 375kcal 12.5Protein 4.5Fat 69.6Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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