Organic Grated Hard Cheese

Organic grated hard cheese is made from cow's milk that has been aged to achieve a firm texture and sharp flavor. The milk is typically pasteurized, and then a starter culture and rennet are added to coagulate the milk. The curds are cut, cooked, and pressed, then aged for months or even years, before being grated.

Manufacturers add hard cheese for its savory, umami flavor and to provide a rich texture. It is often used as a topping or ingredient in frozen prepared meals, pasta dishes, and vegetable sides to enhance taste and mouthfeel.

Hard cheese is a source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. Like other dairy products, it contains saturated fat and sodium. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories. The FDA has not set specific upper intake levels for cheese itself, but advises limiting sodium intake to 2,300 mg per day. JECFA has evaluated cheese and dairy products.