At a glance
Summary
This sharp cheddar cheese contains beneficial nutrients like high-quality protein and calcium, but it also includes processed ingredients such as potato starch and natamycin. These additives are used for functional purposes, indicating a higher level of processing. While the cheese itself is nutritious, the presence of these additives and the processing level limit its overall health score.
Key ingredients 7
Sharp Cheddar CheeseGood
A wholesome dairy food providing quality protein, calcium, and fats with traditional nutritional benefits.
Cultured MilkNeutral
Standard dairy base fermented with beneficial bacterial cultures for cheese production.
See more about Cultured Milk →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Microbial or animal-derived enzymes used to coagulate milk and curdle proteins during cheese making.
See more about Enzymes →AnnattoNeutral
A natural plant-derived colorant commonly used to impart a yellow or orange hue to cheese.
See more about Annatto →Potato StarchNeutral
A plant-derived starch used as an anti-caking agent to prevent shredded cheese pieces from sticking together.
See more about Potato Starch →NatamycinNeutral
A naturally occurring antimycotic agent used to prevent mold growth on the surface of the cheese.
See more about Natamycin →Processing
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