Ingredient

Italian Style Cheese Blend

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Italian Style Cheese Blend to add a savory, cheesy flavor and texture …

What it is

An Italian Style Cheese Blend is a mixture of different cheeses, often including mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, and romano. These cheeses are typically shredded or grated and combined to create a flavor profile reminiscent of Italian cuisine. The specific blend can vary by manufacturer.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Italian Style Cheese Blend to add a savory, cheesy flavor and texture to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in Italian-style dishes such as pasta sauces, pizzas, calzones, and salad kits. The blend provides a convenient way to incorporate multiple cheese flavors into a product.

Health notes

Italian Style Cheese Blend is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of protein and calcium. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various cheese components, but specific evaluations for a 'blend' are not typically made. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

This ingredient is derived from milk and is therefore a major allergen. It does not contain gluten unless cross-contamination occurs during processing.

Products containing Italian Style Cheese Blend

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Del Monte Foods Inc. Deluxe Pizza Sauce, Deluxe Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 48kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 9.5Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad Kit, Greek Yogurt Caesar Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 100kcal 4Protein 5Fat 11Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Chopped Sunflower Crisp A Blend Of Cabbage, Kale, Lettuce, And Carrots With: Sweet Onion Vinaigrette, Dry Roasted Edamame, Italian Style Cheese Blend, Roasted Sunflower Seeds, And Quinoa Salad Kit, Chopped Sunflower Crisp Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 200kcal 7Protein 12Fat 16Carbs Breaded Chicken With Penne Marinara With White Meat Chicken And Five Cheese Blend, Breaded Chicken Relish Labs LLC Breaded Chicken With Penne Marinara With White Meat Chicken And Five Cheese Blend, Breaded Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 63% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 146kcal 8.1Protein 4.8Fat 16.5Carbs Cavatappi And Beef Heat & Eat Meatballs, Cavatappi And Beef Relish Labs LLC Cavatappi And Beef Heat & Eat Meatballs, Cavatappi And Beef Other Deli High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 148kcal 8.4Protein 5.7Fat 17.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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