Natural Cheddar Cheese

Natural Cheddar Cheese is a hard, savory cheese made from cow's milk. Its production involves culturing milk with bacteria, adding rennet to coagulate the milk, cutting and pressing the curds, and then aging the cheese for varying periods.

Manufacturers add natural cheddar cheese to products primarily for its distinct savory, tangy, and sometimes sharp flavor. It also contributes to the texture and richness of foods. It is commonly found in snack foods like popcorn and crackers, as well as in sauces and prepared meals.

Natural Cheddar Cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food. As a dairy product, it is a source of protein, calcium, and fat, including saturated fat. Aged cheddar cheese typically contains very little lactose due to the cheesemaking process. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole food ingredients like natural cheddar cheese as food additives.