Ingredient

Cheese Cultures Salt

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Cheese cultures are added to milk to develop the characteristic flavors, aromas, and textures …

What it is

Cheese cultures are live microorganisms, typically bacteria, used to ferment milk during cheesemaking. Salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral compound. When these are listed together, it typically refers to a blend used in cheese production.

Why it's used

Cheese cultures are added to milk to develop the characteristic flavors, aromas, and textures of various cheeses. Salt is used as a flavor enhancer and a preservative, crucial for cheese ripening and taste.

Health notes

Both cheese cultures and salt are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Cheese cultures are beneficial microorganisms. High intake of sodium from salt is a public health concern; the FDA recommends a Daily Value of 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated salt.

Allergen info

This ingredient combination may contain milk, a major FDA allergen, as cheese cultures are often grown in dairy mediums.

Products containing Cheese Cultures Salt

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BURRITO KITCHENS Beef & Potato All-Natural Burrito, Beef & Potato Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 167kcal 11.4Protein 5.3Fat 19.4Carbs McIlhenny Company Rice Cakes, White Cheddar Other Snacks 409kcal 9.1Protein 4.5Fat 81.8Carbs Agri-Mark, Inc. Cheddar Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 357kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Valley Fine Foods Company Italian Sausage Ravioli, Italian Sausage Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 260kcal 13Protein 11Fat 26Carbs Schwartz Brothers Bakery Turkey & Ham Sliders Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 64% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 227kcal 15.2Protein 6.0Fat 26.8Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Pizzeria Style Pepperoni Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 244kcal 8.2Protein 11.1Fat 25.9Carbs Target Stores Reduced Fat Mozzarella Shredded Cheese Cheese 250kcal 28.6Protein 14.3Fat 7.1Carbs The Deli Source, Inc. Wilmot Farms, Milk Cheddar Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 27% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Bacon & Veggies Potatoes With Bacon, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Bacon & Veggies French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 226kcal 9.4Protein 10.4Fat 23.6Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Real Foods, Tuscan Pesto Pasta Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 422kcal 10.2Protein 19.5Fat 50Carbs Salsa Queen LLC Mexican Pesto Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 228kcal 5.3Protein 22.8Fat 3.5Carbs Jsp Enterprises, Ltd. Pappardelle's, Cheese Tortelloni Egg Dough Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 304kcal 16.5Protein 9.6Fat 42.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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