Ingredient

White Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Animal-derived

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Role in food

Manufacturers use white cheddar cheese sauce to add a rich, cheesy flavor and creamy …

What it is

White cheddar cheese sauce is a creamy sauce made primarily from cheese, milk, and butter. It is typically heated and blended until smooth, often with additional ingredients like starches for thickening or seasonings for flavor. The sauce's color comes from the natural pale yellow of cheddar cheese, which is sometimes lightened further.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use white cheddar cheese sauce to add a rich, cheesy flavor and creamy texture to a variety of foods. It functions as a primary flavor component and a source of richness. It is commonly found in pasta dishes like macaroni and cheese, as well as in frozen meals, biscuits, and breakfast items.

Health notes

White cheddar cheese sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of calcium and protein. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual ingredients commonly found in cheese sauces. At typical consumption levels, it contributes to overall calorie and fat intake.

Allergen info

White cheddar cheese sauce is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless added ingredients like wheat flour are used in its preparation.

Products containing White Cheddar Cheese Sauce

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Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC Breakfast Burritos, Mild Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 218kcal 11.3Protein 8.4Fat 23.2Carbs

Conagra Brands, Inc. Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 132kcal 4.8Protein 5.3Fat 15.9Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc. Farmhouse Mac & Cheese With A Breadcrumb Topping Made With Organic Macaroni, Farmhouse Mac & Cheese Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 132kcal 6.6Protein 4.8Fat 15.0Carbs

Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC Spinach & Cheddar Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich, Spinach; Cheddar Frozen Bread & Dough 168kcal 10.4Protein 4.8Fat 21.6Carbs

Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC Turkey Sausage Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich, Turkey Sausage Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 184kcal 12Protein 5.6Fat 20.8Carbs

Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC Three Cheese Flatbread Breakfast Sandwich, Three Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 192kcal 10.4Protein 7.2Fat 21.6Carbs 2178 Kensington Ave., Inc. Classic Cheddar Cheese Sauce Soft Pretzel Salt Sticks, Classic Cheddar Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 256kcal 7.0Protein 4.7Fat 46.5Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc Blake's Mac and Cheese, Frozen Meal, 8 oz Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving —kcal 5.7Protein 5.3Fat 17.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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