Mild Cheddar Cheese
What You Should Know
You’d spot this mild cheddar in the refrigerated cheese aisle or deli case, handy for sandwiches, snack plates, or melting on weeknight burgers. It gives a comforting, everyday vibe—nostalgic and practical—and its short ingredient list and traditional cheese-making steps (pasteurization, culturing, salting) point to a processed cheese rather than an ultra-processed product, with a predictable melt and firm texture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Mild, Cheddar, (cultured, pasteurized, milk,, salt,, microbial, enzymes,, annatto, [color])..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •annatto - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Ingredients are simple (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto) and the product results from conventional cheesemaking (pasteurization, culturing, pressing), so it is classified as processed (NOVA 3) rather than ultra-processed.
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Common Questions about Mild Cheddar Cheese
Well, that depends on what 'healthy' means to you! This cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, making it a solid choice for a snack or as part of a meal. Just keep in mind it does have some saturated fat and sodium, so moderation is key if you're watching those.