Ingredient

Muenster Cheese

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use Muenster cheese for its creamy texture and good melting properties. It is …

What it is

Muenster cheese is a semi-soft cheese with a mild flavor and a distinctive orange rind. It originated in France and is commonly made from pasteurized cow's milk. The rind often gets its color from annatto, a natural coloring.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Muenster cheese for its creamy texture and good melting properties. It is often found in prepared sandwiches, pizzas, and other dishes where melted cheese is desired, as well as being sold in slices for snacking.

Health notes

Muenster cheese is a dairy product regulated by the FDA. It provides calcium and protein, which are important nutrients. Like other cheeses, it contains saturated fat and sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) suggest limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.

Allergen info

Muenster cheese is made from milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Muenster Cheese

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Topco Associates, Inc. Muenster Deli-Style Sliced Cheese, Muenster Cheese High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 391kcal 21.7Protein 30.4Fat 0Carbs Flying Food Group, LLC Golden Brown Turkey And Muenster On Pretzel Rolls Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 60% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 229kcal 20.1Protein 6.7Fat 21.2Carbs Berrybird Turkey & Muenster On Pretzel Roll Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 91% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 164kcal 13.4Protein 4.6Fat 16.0Carbs Berrybird California Turkey Club Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 71% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 185kcal 12.6Protein 6.7Fat 19.3Carbs Champion Foods, LLC Original Pepperoni Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 230kcal 14.8Protein 8.2Fat 24.6Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Maple Honey Turkey Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 70% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 204kcal 17.5Protein 6.0Fat 20.1Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Maple Honey Turkey Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 181kcal 17.3Protein 4.9Fat 16.5Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Muenster Deli Style Cheese Slices, Muenster Cheese High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 391kcal 21.7Protein 30.4Fat 0Carbs Milton G. Waldbaum Company Mexican Style 3 Cheese Blend Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 7.1Carbs Brian's Foods, LLC Cheese Lovers Gourmet Calzones Pizza High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 273kcal 13.3Protein 11.7Fat 28.1Carbs Tops Markets, LLC Sliced Muenster Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 391kcal 21.7Protein 30.4Fat 0Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Maple Honey Turkey Sub Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 72% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 186kcal 16.4Protein 4.1Fat 19.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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