White Cheddar Blend
What is White Cheddar Blend?
A blend of white cheddar cheese and other ingredients, often including salt and sometimes anti-caking agents. The cheese itself is made from milk, cultures, rennet, and salt, with the 'white' characteristic coming from the absence of annatto coloring, which is typically used in cheddar cheese.
Is White Cheddar Blend vegan?
No. White Cheddar Blend is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is White Cheddar Blend gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten unless other gluten-containing ingredients are added to the blend or the final product.
Is White Cheddar Blend a major allergen?
White cheddar blend contains milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is White Cheddar Blend used for?
Manufacturers use white cheddar blend to impart a distinct cheesy flavor and aroma to foods.
Is White Cheddar Blend safe?
White cheddar blend is primarily a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use white cheddar blend to impart a distinct cheesy flavor and aroma to foods. It is commonly found in snack foods like popcorn, chips, and seasoned nuts, as well as in some baked goods and pasta dishes.
Health notes
White cheddar blend is primarily a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It contributes sodium and fat to the diet. The FDA sets a Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg. Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual cheese components and additives used in blends.
Allergen info
White cheddar blend contains milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless other gluten-containing ingredients are added to the blend or the final product.
Foods that contain White Cheddar Blend
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