Ingredient

Organic Blue Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Blue cheese is used as a flavoring ingredient in a variety of foods. Its …

What it is

Blue cheese is a type of cheese made from cow's milk, sheep's milk, or goat's milk. It is characterized by its blue or green veins, which come from the mold Penicillium roqueforti or Penicillium glaucum. The mold is introduced during the cheesemaking process, and the cheese is typically aged for several months.

Why it's used

Blue cheese is used as a flavoring ingredient in a variety of foods. Its pungent, salty, and tangy taste makes it a popular addition to salad dressings, dips, and sauces. It is also used as a topping for steaks, burgers, and pizzas, and can be found in snack foods like chips and pretzels.

Health notes

Blue cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It contains beneficial compounds like calcium and protein. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cheese and its components. Some individuals may be sensitive to the histamine content in aged cheeses like blue cheese, though this is not a widespread concern at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Blue cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless added during processing.

Products containing Organic Blue Cheese

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Blue Cheese Dressing, Blue Cheese Topco Associates, Inc. Blue Cheese Dressing, Blue Cheese Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 367kcal 3.3Protein 40Fat 3.3Carbs Frito-Lay Company Spicy Cheddar Flavored Veggie Puffs Snacks, Spicy Cheddar Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 17.9Protein 25Fat 57.1Carbs Naked Products, Inc. Gourmet Salsa, Rustic Blue Cheese Dips & Salsa 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC Buffalo Style Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 206kcal 11.2Protein 7.1Fat 25.9Carbs Frontiere Natural Meats, LLC. Black Pepper & Blue Cheese Organic Grass-Fed Beef Burgers Frozen Patties and Burgers High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 221kcal 18.6Protein 15.9Fat 0.9Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, Chunky Blue Cheese Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 379kcal 3.5Protein 37.9Fat 3.5Carbs Blue Cheese Organic Dressing, Blue Cheese Whole Foods Market, Inc. Blue Cheese Organic Dressing, Blue Cheese Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 267kcal 0Protein 26.7Fat 6.7Carbs Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, Chunky Blue Cheese Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, Chunky Blue Cheese Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 367kcal 3.3Protein 36.7Fat 3.3Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Spinach & Arugula Spinach, Arugula, Apples, Raisins, Crisp Quinoa, Walnuts, Almonds With Balsamic Blue Cheese Dressing Salad Bowl, Spinach & Arugula Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 254kcal 3.5Protein 17.6Fat 22.5Carbs Cherry Almond Blue Romaine, Red Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Dried Cherries, Sliced Almonds, Fried Onions, Blue Cheese With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Cherry Almond Blue Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Cherry Almond Blue Romaine, Red Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Kale, Carrots, Dried Cherries, Sliced Almonds, Fried Onions, Blue Cheese With Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Cherry Almond Blue Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 170kcal 3Protein 11Fat 15Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Amore House Chopped Romaine Lettuce, Carrots & Red Cabbage; Garbanzo Beans, Blue Cheese, Croutons With Wegmans Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Kit, Amore House Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 150kcal 4Protein 11Fat 9Carbs Chunky Blue Chees Dressing & Dip, Chunky Blue Chees Whole Foods Market, Inc. Chunky Blue Chees Dressing & Dip, Chunky Blue Chees Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 367kcal 3.3Protein 40Fat —Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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