Cheddar-style Shred
What is Cheddar-style Shred?
Cheddar-style shreds are a dairy-free alternative designed to mimic the taste and texture of real cheddar cheese. They are typically made from a blend of plant-based ingredients like starches (e.g., tapioca, potato), oils (e.g., coconut, canola), and flavorings.
Is Cheddar-style Shred vegan?
Cheddar-style Shred is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cheddar-style Shred gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Cheddar-style Shred a major allergen?
Cheddar-style shreds are typically free from the major allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame.
What is Cheddar-style Shred used for?
Manufacturers use cheddar-style shreds to provide a cheesy flavor and meltable texture in vegan or dairy-free products.
Is Cheddar-style Shred safe?
Cheddar-style shreds are generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use cheddar-style shreds to provide a cheesy flavor and meltable texture in vegan or dairy-free products. They are commonly found in frozen dinners, plant-based entrees, vegan pizzas, and dairy-free cheese alternatives.
Health notes
Cheddar-style shreds are generally recognized as safe by the FDA when used as intended. They are not a significant source of nutrients and are primarily composed of fats and carbohydrates. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have not specifically evaluated this blend, but its individual components are widely used and considered safe.
Allergen info
Cheddar-style shreds are typically free from the major allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. They do not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Cheddar-style Shred
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Wakefern Food Corporation
Specialty, Cheddar Style Plant-Based Shreds, Cheddar Style
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
286kcal
0Protein
25Fat
25Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Cheesesteak-Style Don'T Have A Cow Plant-Based Burrito, Cheesesteak-Style
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
200kcal
6.5Protein
8.2Fat
27.1Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Cheesesteak-Style Burrito With Beef-Style Strips, Potatoes, Cheddar-Style Cheese, Onions & Mushrooms, Beef-Style Strips, Potatoes, Cheddar-Style Cheese, Onions & Mushrooms
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
200kcal
6.5Protein
8.2Fat
27.1Carbs
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