Ingredient

Cheese Sauce Cheddar Cheese

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add cheddar cheese sauce to provide a rich, cheesy flavor and smooth texture …

What it is

Cheddar cheese sauce is a creamy sauce made primarily from cheddar cheese, often combined with milk, cream, butter, and sometimes other ingredients like salt, spices, or emulsifying agents. It is a processed food product designed to deliver the flavor and texture of cheddar cheese in a more versatile, liquid form.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cheddar cheese sauce to provide a rich, cheesy flavor and smooth texture to foods. It is commonly found in convenience meals like macaroni and cheese, frozen entrees, nachos, dips, and as a topping for snacks and vegetables.

Health notes

Cheddar cheese sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of calcium and protein, but can also be high in sodium and fat, depending on the specific formulation. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many cheese and dairy ingredients. Consuming high amounts of sodium and saturated fat may be associated with health concerns for some individuals.

Allergen info

Cheddar cheese sauce is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless added ingredients like wheat flour are used.

Products containing Cheese Sauce Cheddar Cheese

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Kraft Heinz Foods Company Sharp Cheddar Single Bowl Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Sharp Cheddar Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 339kcal 11.9Protein 10.1Fat 46.8Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Eggs, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Loaded Breakfast Burrito, Eggs, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 52% DV per serving 255kcal 9.8Protein 13.7Fat 24.0Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Grilled White Meat Chicken Fajitas, Red Rice, Monterey Jack Cheese, Corn Salsa & Black Beans Loaded 5-Layer Burrito, Grilled White Meat Chicken Fajitas, Red Rice, Monterey Jack Cheese, Corn Salsa & Black Beans Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 226kcal 10.1Protein 7.5Fat 30.1Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Pinto Beans, Red Rice, Cheddar Cheese, Black Beans And Monterey Jack Cheese Loaded 5-Layer Burrito, Loaded 5-Layer Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 236kcal 9.6Protein 7.0Fat 34.2Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Grilled Steak Fajitas, Red Rice, Black Beans, Peppers, & Cheese Loaded 5-Layer Burrito Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 201kcal 8.5Protein 5.5Fat 30.1Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Eggs, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Loaded Breakfast Burrito, Eggs, Sausage & Cheddar Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 255kcal 9.8Protein 13.6Fat 23.9Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Grilled White Meat Chicken Fajitas, Red Rice, Monterey Jack Cheese, Corn Salsa & Black Beans Loaded 5-Layer Burrito, Grilled White Meat Chicken Fajitas, Red Rice, Monterey Jack Cheese, Corn Salsa & Black Beans Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 220kcal 10.1Protein 7.5Fat 27.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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