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Natural Cheese Flavors

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use natural cheese flavors to enhance or impart a cheesy taste in a …

What it is

Natural cheese flavors are derived from real cheese and other natural ingredients through processes like extraction, distillation, or fermentation. They are designed to mimic the taste of specific cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss, or parmesan.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use natural cheese flavors to enhance or impart a cheesy taste in a wide variety of foods. They are commonly found in snacks like chips, crackers, and pretzels, as well as in processed cheeses, dips, and savory baked goods.

Health notes

Natural cheese flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as flavoring agents. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavorings, but specific evaluations for 'natural cheese flavors' as a broad category are not always detailed. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Natural cheese flavors are derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's 9 major allergens. Individuals with milk allergies should avoid products containing these flavorings.

Products containing Natural Cheese Flavors

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Fox Point Sportswear, Inc. Landmark Fun Food, 100% Natural Whole Grain Food, White Cheddar, White Cheddar Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 536kcal 10.7Protein 32.1Fat 53.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Jalapeno Cheddar Flavored Cheese Dip, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese 141kcal 3.1Protein 9.4Fat 12.5Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Meat Snack Mix, Pepperoni Pizza Other Snacks High in sodium — 36% DV per serving 511kcal 17.8Protein 28.9Fat 42.2Carbs Bay Valley Foods, LLC Pub Blend Other Snacks 433kcal 10Protein 15Fat 66.7Carbs IMG Holdings Inc. Three Cheese & Mushroom Quinoa Other Grains & Seeds High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 360kcal 12Protein 5Fat 66Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc White Queso Dip With Beef Cheese 121kcal 6.9Protein 8.6Fat 6.9Carbs Bellisio Foods Inc Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 169kcal 6.3Protein 7.8Fat 18.3Carbs Sonora Mills Foods, Inc. Potato Ridges Chili Cheese Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 429kcal 7.1Protein 16.1Fat 64.3Carbs House-Autry Mills Inc. Dinner Grits, Cheddar Cheese Cereal High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 368kcal 10.5Protein 6.1Fat 68.4Carbs Maple Grove Farms Of Vermont Inc. Maple Grove Farms Of Vermont, Aged Parmesan Peppercorn Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 367kcal 0Protein 36.7Fat 10Carbs The Schwan Food Company Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach And Roasted Mushrooms With A Cream Onion Sauce Pizza, Spinach & Roasted Mushroom Pizza High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 222kcal 6.3Protein 8.2Fat 31.0Carbs Sonora Mills Foods, Inc. Popped Chip Snacks, Chili Cheese Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 435kcal 8.7Protein 15.2Fat 65.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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