White Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese

White cheddar cheese is a firm, natural cheese made from cow's milk. It gets its 'white' color because no artificial colorants, such as annatto, are added during its production, unlike orange cheddar. The cheese is produced by curdling milk, pressing the curds, and then aging them for varying periods to develop its characteristic flavor and texture.

White cheddar cheese is primarily used for its savory flavor and creamy texture in a wide range of food products. It is commonly found in lunch snacks, cold cuts, and frozen dinners, where it adds a familiar and popular cheese taste. It can be eaten alone, melted in dishes, or shredded as a topping.

As a dairy product, white cheddar cheese is a source of protein, calcium, and vitamin D. However, it also contains saturated fat and sodium. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) advise limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. There are no specific FDA additive regulations for white cheddar cheese itself, as it is a whole food. JECFA and EFSA evaluate individual food additives, not whole foods like cheese.