Ingredient

Cheddar Flavor

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use cheddar flavor to impart a cheesy taste to a wide variety of …

What it is

Cheddar flavor is a flavoring substance designed to mimic the taste and aroma of real cheddar cheese. It can be made from a combination of natural cheese components, dairy products, and other natural or artificial flavoring agents.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cheddar flavor to impart a cheesy taste to a wide variety of foods, especially where adding real cheese might alter texture or cost. It is commonly found in snacks like crackers and chips, frozen meals, sauces, and baked goods.

Health notes

Cheddar flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances. At typical consumption levels, cheddar flavor is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Cheddar flavor may be derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's nine major allergens. Consumers with milk allergies should check product labels carefully.

Products containing Cheddar Flavor

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EL MONTEREY Egg, Potato, Cheese Sauce & Sausage Xxlarge! Breakfast Wrap, Egg, Potato, Cheese Sauce & Sausage Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 217kcal 7.1Protein 6.5Fat 32.1Carbs Trader Jose's, 99% Fat Free Bean & Rice Burrito Pro-Mart Industries Inc. Trader Jose's, 99% Fat Free Bean & Rice Burrito Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 153kcal 7.7Protein 0.6Fat 28.2Carbs Milton's Baking Company LLC Gluten Free Cheddar Cheese Baked Crackers, Cheddar Cheese Crackers & Biscotti 433kcal 10Protein 13.3Fat 73.3Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Taquitos, Beef & Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 259kcal 9.4Protein 11.8Fat 30.6Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Taco Beef Burritos, Taco Beef Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 248kcal 7.1Protein 12.4Fat 28.3Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Taquitos Flour Tortillas, Beef & Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 259kcal 9.4Protein 11.8Fat 30.6Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Burritos, Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 234kcal 8.6Protein 9.4Fat 28.1Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Taquitos, Egg, Cheese & Applewood Bacon Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 271kcal 8.3Protein 15.6Fat 26.0Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Burritos, Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 234kcal 8.6Protein 9.4Fat 28.1Carbs Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheese Burritos, Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheese Ruiz Food Products Inc Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheese Burritos, Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 234kcal 8.6Protein 9.4Fat 28.1Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Beef & Cheese Taquitos Flour Tortillas Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 259kcal 9.4Protein 11.8Fat 30.6Carbs Egg, Potato, Cheese Sauce & Sausage Breakfast Wraps, Egg, Potato, Cheese Sauce & Sausage Ruiz Food Products Inc Egg, Potato, Cheese Sauce & Sausage Breakfast Wraps, Egg, Potato, Cheese Sauce & Sausage Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 206kcal 6.9Protein 6.9Fat 29.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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