Ingredient

Reduced Fat Queso Quesadilla Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This cheese is prized for its creamy texture when melted and its mild flavor, …

What it is

Reduced Fat Queso Quesadilla Cheese is a mild, semi-soft cheese that originated in Mexico, typically made from cow's milk. The "reduced fat" designation means that a portion of the milk fat has been removed during its production process.

Why it's used

This cheese is prized for its creamy texture when melted and its mild flavor, making it a versatile ingredient. It is frequently used in Mexican dishes like quesadillas, tacos, and enchiladas, and is a common component in shredded cheese blends.

Health notes

As a food product, reduced fat queso quesadilla cheese is regulated by the FDA. It is a source of protein and calcium, but also contributes to dietary intake of saturated fat and sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. JECFA and EFSA primarily evaluate food additives and do not typically assess whole food ingredients like cheese.

Allergen info

This ingredient contains milk, which is one of the nine major FDA allergens.

Products containing Reduced Fat Queso Quesadilla Cheese

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Mexican Style Blend Reduced Fat Cheese, Mexican Style Blend Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. Mexican Style Blend Reduced Fat Cheese, Mexican Style Blend Cheese 286kcal 25Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Western Family, Mexican Style Blend Cheese Cheese 286kcal 28.6Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Reduced Fat Mexican Style Four Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Style Four Cheese Blend Cheese 321kcal 28.6Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Meijer, Inc. Mexican 4 Cheese Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Reduced Fat Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican 4 Cheese Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Reduced Fat Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Sargento Foods Inc Sargento, Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese 286kcal 28.6Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Big Y Foods, Inc. Reduced Fat Mexican Style Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Finely Shredded Four Cheese Blend, Mexican Style Four Cheese Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 7.1Carbs Mexican Blend Of Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Hy-Vee, Inc. Mexican Blend Of Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Finely Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Raley's Four Cheese Cheese 286kcal 25Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Mexican Style A Blend Of Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero And Queso Quesadilla Finely Shredded 4 Cheese Blend, Mexican Style Safeway, Inc. Mexican Style A Blend Of Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero And Queso Quesadilla Finely Shredded 4 Cheese Blend, Mexican Style Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 7.1Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend Of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero & Queso Quesadilla Reduced Fat Fancy Shredded Cheeses, Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend Cheese 321kcal 25Protein 21.4Fat 7.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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