Organic Cheddar Cheese Sauce
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What it is
Organic Cheddar Cheese Sauce is a creamy sauce made primarily from cheddar cheese, often with added milk, water, and seasonings. It is produced by combining and heating these ingredients until a smooth, homogenous sauce forms. The 'organic' designation means the ingredients used are produced according to organic farming standards.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add organic cheddar cheese sauce to provide a rich, cheesy flavor and creamy texture to foods. Its primary function is as a flavor and texture enhancer. It is commonly found in packaged macaroni and cheese dinners, pasta dishes, and as a topping for snacks like nachos or baked potatoes.
Health notes
Organic cheddar cheese sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It provides nutrients like calcium and protein from the cheese and milk. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cheese and dairy products, but specific evaluations for 'organic cheddar cheese sauce' as a distinct ingredient are not typically separate. Consumption of cheese products should be balanced within a healthy diet, considering their fat and sodium content.
Allergen info
This product contains milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless wheat-derived ingredients are added.
Products containing Organic Cheddar Cheese Sauce
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Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Cheddar Shells & Cheese Sauce, Cheddar
High in sodium — 26% DV per serving
318kcal
11.8Protein
8.2Fat
50.6Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Macaroni & Cheese
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
357kcal
12.9Protein
2.9Fat
71.4Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Deluxe Elbows & Creamy Cheddar Sauce
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
327kcal
11.2Protein
10.2Fat
46.9Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Shells & Cheese Made With White Cheddar Cheese
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
357kcal
12.9Protein
2.9Fat
71.4Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Deluxe Shells & Creamy Organic Cheddar Sauce, Creamy
High in sodium — 43% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
319kcal
11.5Protein
11.5Fat
43.4Carbs