Mild Cheddar Cheese
What You Should Know
You'd spot this mild cheddar in the refrigerated dairy aisle or in a lunchbox — a familiar slice for sandwiches, snack boards, and everyday meals. It feels comforting and nostalgic rather than flashy, offering a creamy, sliceable texture. The short ingredient list (pasteurized cultured milk, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto) and basic dairy processing (pasteurization, culturing, pressing) point to a processed cheese rather than an ultra-processed formulation.
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?
Made from a few recognizable ingredients (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto) with standard dairy processing; lacks industrial additives or formulations typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA 3 (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.