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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use this blend to ensure consistent melting, stretching, and browning in products like …
What it is
Restricted Melt Cheese Blend is a food product designed to achieve specific melting and browning characteristics in processed foods. It typically contains cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella, combined with other ingredients like starches, emulsifiers, and sometimes coloring agents to control its behavior during cooking.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use this blend to ensure consistent melting, stretching, and browning in products like frozen pizzas, pizza bites, and other baked snacks. It helps maintain the desired texture and appearance of cheese when heated, preventing it from becoming too oily or rubbery.
Health notes
Restricted Melt Cheese Blend is generally considered safe for consumption by the FDA. The individual components, such as cheese, starches, and emulsifiers, have been evaluated by regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA. At typical consumption levels found in processed foods, these ingredients are not associated with adverse health effects. JECFA has evaluated many of the common ingredients used in such blends.
Allergen info
This blend is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless wheat-derived ingredients are specifically added.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.