Ingredient

Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add pasteurized processed cheddar cheese for its creamy texture, meltability, and mild cheddar …

What it is

Pasteurized processed cheddar cheese is a blend of natural cheddar cheese and other ingredients, such as emulsifying salts, that is heated to a specific temperature to create a smooth, uniform product. It is often made from a combination of cheddar cheeses and may include milk, cream, or other dairy ingredients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add pasteurized processed cheddar cheese for its creamy texture, meltability, and mild cheddar flavor. It is commonly found in processed cheese products, sauces, dips, and as a topping for snacks and entrees.

Health notes

Pasteurized processed cheddar cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use. It is a source of calcium and protein. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar cheese products. Concerns about high sodium intake are relevant to processed foods, and consumers should consider the sodium content of products containing this ingredient.

Allergen info

Pasteurized processed cheddar cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Cheese

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BOB EVANS Sausage, Egg & Cheese With Potatoes, Onions & Green Peppers Burritos, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 243kcal 10Protein 12.9Fat 20Carbs Smithfield Farmland Corp. Smoked Sausage With Cheese Made With Pork And Turkey, Beef Added Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 316kcal 11.4Protein 27.9Fat 2.5Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Pork Meatballs Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 265kcal 14.2Protein 21.2Fat 2.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Pork Meatballs Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 45% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 301kcal 15.9Protein 25.7Fat 0.9Carbs Heinz Frozen Food Company Home Style Soup Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 88kcal 4.0Protein 5.7Fat 6.2Carbs General Mills, Inc. Stuffed Waffle, Sweet Maple Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 409kcal 11.8Protein 26.8Fat 29.9Carbs General Mills, Inc. Sweet Maple Flavor Stuffed Waffle, Sweet Maple Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 409kcal 11.8Protein 26.8Fat 29.9Carbs otherlands Cheddar Meat Sticks Other Snacks 206kcal 17.6Protein 14.7Fat 2.9Carbs otherlands Meat Sticks, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats 206kcal 14.7Protein 14.7Fat 2.9Carbs Jalapeno & Cheddar Snack Sticks, Smoked Wisconsin Cheese & Sausage Company Jalapeno & Cheddar Snack Sticks, Smoked Other Snacks 214kcal 17.9Protein 14.3Fat 0Carbs Family Farms LLC Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast Poultry, Chicken & Turkey High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 94kcal 8.9Protein 5.6Fat 0.5Carbs E Cattle Company Inc. Jalapeno & Cheese Beef Stick, Jalapeno & Cheese Other Snacks 226kcal 16.1Protein 16.1Fat 3.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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