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Summary
This aged yellow cheddar is made primarily from cultured pasteurized milk, salt, and enzymes, which are high-quality ingredients contributing to its nutritional value. The cheese is processed, but it maintains a clean ingredient list without harmful additives, artificial colors, or preservatives. The presence of added color is noted, but the overall ingredient quality and minimal processing keep it in a favorable range for processed foods.
Key ingredients 6
Cheddar cheeseGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Cheddar cheese →Cultured pasteurized milkGood
Cultured pasteurized milk is a good source of beneficial probiotics and nutrients, contributing positively to the product.
See more about Cultured pasteurized milk →MilkGood
Milk is a primary source of calcium, protein, and other nutrients essential for bone health and overall nutrition.
See more about Milk →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Enzymes are used in cheese production to facilitate aging and flavor development, with no significant health concerns.
See more about Enzymes →Color addedNeutral
Color additives are used to give the cheese its characteristic appearance but do not impact nutritional value.
See more about Color added →Processing
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