Ingredient

Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add dehydrated cheddar cheese to provide a strong, savory cheese flavor and aroma …

What it is

Dehydrated cheddar cheese is a concentrated form of cheddar cheese made by removing most of its water content. This process intensifies the cheese's flavor and extends its shelf life, making it easier to store and transport. It is typically produced by spray drying or freeze-drying a liquid cheese base.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add dehydrated cheddar cheese to provide a strong, savory cheese flavor and aroma to foods. It is commonly used in snack foods like popcorn, chips, and pretzels, as well as in frozen appetizers, soups, and sauces where a convenient cheese component is desired.

Health notes

Dehydrated cheddar cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients found in dairy. JECFA has evaluated cheese and cheese products, and has set acceptable daily intake levels for certain additives used in their production. At typical consumption levels, it contributes to overall nutrient intake without known adverse effects.

Allergen info

Dehydrated cheddar cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese

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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Campbell's Condensed Soup Cheddar Cheese Prepared Soups High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 83kcal 1.7Protein 3.3Fat 11.7Carbs SALPICA Everybody Go Deep Medium Salsa Con Queso With Chipotle Chiles Cheese 100kcal 0Protein 5Fat 10Carbs Prego Sauces Cheese Alfredo CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Prego Sauces Cheese Alfredo Sauces/Spreads/Dips/Condiments 117kcal 1.7Protein 10Fat 5Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Hatch & Cheddar Kale Quinoa Multigrain Crisps, Hatch & Cheddar Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 429kcal 7.1Protein 14.3Fat 64.3Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza, Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Sauce Pizza High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 262kcal 14.3Protein 11.1Fat 28.6Carbs Campbell Soup Company Campbell's, Cheddar Cheese Condensed Soup Canned Condensed Soup High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 83kcal 0.8Protein 4.2Fat 11.7Carbs Bar Mix, Hot Beer Nuts, Inc. Bar Mix, Hot Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 464kcal 10.7Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs Campbell Soup Company Campbell's, Spaghetti In Tomato Sauce With Cheese Canned Soup High in sodium — 41% DV per serving 79kcal 2.8Protein 0.6Fat 15.9Carbs Beer Nuts, Inc. Original Bar Mix Peanuts, Insane Grain, Pretzels, Sesame Stix & More Snacks, Original Bar Mix Other Snacks 500kcal 13.3Protein 26.7Fat 56.7Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Flavored Potato Chips, Sweet'N Sassy Bar-B-Q Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 50Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Hormel, White Chicken Chili With Beans Chili & Stew High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 89kcal 7.7Protein 3.2Fat 6.9Carbs Snack Innovations Inc. Hatch Chile Pop Rings, Hatch & Cheddar Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 393kcal 7.1Protein 5.4Fat 78.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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