Ingredient

Feta

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Feta is commonly used as a table cheese, crumbled into salads, or baked into …

What it is

Feta is a brined curd cheese traditionally made in Greece. It is typically produced from sheep's milk, or from a mixture of sheep and goat's milk. The cheese is cured in brine, giving it a salty, tangy flavor and a crumbly texture.

Why it's used

Feta is commonly used as a table cheese, crumbled into salads, or baked into dishes. Its salty and tangy flavor profile makes it a popular addition to Mediterranean-inspired foods, pizzas, and pasta dishes. Manufacturers use it to add a distinct flavor and texture to a variety of savory products.

Health notes

Feta is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. As a dairy product, it is a source of protein and calcium. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cheese and dairy products, but specific evaluations for feta's health impacts at typical consumption levels are not widely publicized. High sodium content in feta can be a concern for individuals monitoring their salt intake.

Allergen info

Feta is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Feta

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Vicolo Operations, Inc. Corn Meal Crust Pizza, Spinach With Feta And Tomatoes Pizza High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 295kcal 8.6Protein 15.1Fat 30.9Carbs Dream Land,Inc Mediterranean Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 53kcal 2.2Protein 3.1Fat 4.4Carbs The Hvr Company Spinach & Feta Greek Yogurt Dressing, Spinach & Feta Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 200kcal 3.3Protein 16.7Fat 10Carbs Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC The Greek Breakfast Burrito, The Greek Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 197kcal 7.8Protein 7.8Fat 25.4Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Watermelon Crunch Romaine Lettuce, Radicchio, Roasted Almonds, Feta Cheese, Roasted Watermelon Vinaigrette Chopped Kit, Watermelon Crunch With Vinaigrette Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 110kcal 3Protein 7Fat 8Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Greek Veggie Salad Shaker Deli Salads High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 105kcal 2.2Protein 6.6Fat 11.0Carbs Bread & Circus Inc. Whole Foods Market, Middle Eastern Hummus Snack Break Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 196kcal 6.8Protein 8.6Fat 22.1Carbs

Encore Seafoods, Inc. Wild Alaskan Salmon Burgers, Wild Alaskan Salmon Fish & Seafood 142kcal 16.8Protein 6.2Fat 3.5Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. 6-Inch Florentine Feta Tomato Fresh Baked Quiches, Feta Tomato Other Deli High in saturated fat — 36% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 56% DV per serving 219kcal 7.0Protein 14.1Fat 14.8Carbs Circle R Ranch Gourmet Foods Southwest Salad With Chipotle Chicken, Chipotle Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving —kcal 7.1Protein 6.8Fat 7.1Carbs Eco Tech Inc. Sonoma Salad With Grapes, Feta, Dried Cherries, And Pecans Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 180kcal 3.5Protein 14.5Fat 13.5Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Florentine Feta Tomato Quiche, Florentine Feta Tomato Other Deli High in saturated fat — 36% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 56% DV per serving 127kcal 7.0Protein 14.1Fat 14.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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