Cheese Culture Salt
What is Cheese Culture Salt?
Cheese culture salt is a blend of cheese cultures and salt. Cheese cultures are specific types of bacteria, and sometimes molds or yeasts, that are used in cheesemaking. Salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral typically obtained from mines or evaporated seawater. The cultures are grown and then combined with salt to create this ingredient.
Is Cheese Culture Salt vegan?
No. Cheese Culture Salt is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Cheese Culture Salt a major allergen?
Cheese cultures are often grown using milk-based ingredients, meaning this ingredient may be derived from milk, which is one of the nine major FDA food allergens.
What is Cheese Culture Salt used for?
Manufacturers add cheese culture salt to foods primarily to provide a cheesy flavor and aroma, along with saltiness.
Is Cheese Culture Salt safe?
In the United States, salt (sodium chloride) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add cheese culture salt to foods primarily to provide a cheesy flavor and aroma, along with saltiness. The salt also acts as a flavor enhancer and a preservative. It is commonly found in processed cheese products, pizzas, and various savory snacks.
Health notes
In the United States, salt (sodium chloride) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Cheese cultures are also considered GRAS as they are traditional components of cheese. While salt is essential, high sodium intake is a public health concern, and the FDA's daily value for sodium is 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride, and cheese cultures are generally assessed for safety in their food applications rather than having a specific acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Cheese cultures are often grown using milk-based ingredients, meaning this ingredient may be derived from milk, which is one of the nine major FDA food allergens.
Foods that contain Cheese Culture Salt
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The Kroger Co.
Kroger, Mexican Style Blend Finely Shredded Cheese
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
357kcal
21.4Protein
28.6Fat
3.6Carbs
The Moran Group Incorporated
Four Cheese Pasta Sauce, Four Cheese
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
80kcal
2.4Protein
3.2Fat
10.4Carbs
Wawa Incorporated
Sizzli Burrito Egg, Pork Sausage & Cheese
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving
—kcal
11.1Protein
15.7Fat
21.3Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Bacon Ranch Cheddar Dip, Bacon Ranch Cheddar
300kcal
6.7Protein
—Fat
6.7Carbs
The Kroger Co.
5 Cheese Ravioli With Vodka Sauce Sautes, 5 Cheese Ravioli With Vodka Sauce
High in sodium — 38% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
214kcal
7.1Protein
10.7Fat
10.7Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Spinach Artichoke Dip, Spinach
267kcal
6.7Protein
23.3Fat
6.7Carbs
Wise Foods, Inc.
White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn, White Cheddar
536kcal
7.1Protein
39.3Fat
42.9Carbs
Nash Finch Company
Colby Jack Colby And Monterey Jack Cheeses Snack Bars, Colby Jack
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
381kcal
23.8Protein
33.3Fat
0Carbs
Mifroma
Cheese
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
393kcal
28.6Protein
32.1Fat
0Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Jalapeno Creamy Cheese Dip, Jalapeno
300kcal
3.3Protein
30Fat
6.7Carbs
Ahold USA, Inc.
Nacho Taco Blend Cheddar & Monterey Jack Finely Shredded Cheeses, Nacho Taco Blend
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
393kcal
21.4Protein
28.6Fat
7.1Carbs
Tropical Cheese Industries Inc
Arepa De Yuca Cassava Griddle Cake
High in sodium — 29% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
280kcal
5Protein
9Fat
49Carbs
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