
Kaukauna Sharp Cheddar Spread
What You Should Know
Kaukauna Sharp Cheddar Spread is a small, resealable 6.5-ounce cup of spreadable cheddar that most shoppers will spot in the refrigerated cheese and deli aisle near cream cheeses, packaged dip tubs, and other spreadable cheese products. The label leans on Wisconsin cheese heritage — “aged cheddar” and a century-old origin story — positioning the product as a party-friendly, slightly nostalgic convenience item for hosts who want a classic, savory option without knife-and-board prep. It reads as an accessible entertaining product: think tailgates, game nights, wine-and-cheese evenings, or a casual weekend brunch. Packaging and copy emphasize flavor and texture rather than health credentials; there are no organic or specialty diet badges, but the recognizable words “cheddar,” “butter,” and “resealable cup” create a mild “real food” halo despite industrial processing. In plain terms, it’s a processed cheese spread made from real dairy plus added water, whey components, stabilizers and a preservative — an industrially formulated dairy product. Sensory cues are straightforward: a smooth, velvety, spreadable texture with a sharp cheddar tang and bright golden-orange color from added coloring. Ritual use is simple and communal — spooning onto crackers, spreading on baguette slices, melting into nachos, or tucking into a sandwich during a quick snack. The brand’s roots in Wisconsin supper-club tradition lend it a midwestern, convivial personality that appeals to shoppers seeking convenient, familiar flavors for social occasions.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Water,, Reduced, Lactose, Whey,, Deproteinized, Whey,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Lactic, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum,, Carotenal, (Color)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
- •Carotenal - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is an industrially formulated cheese spread containing dairy fractions, added water, stabilizers (xanthan gum), preservative (sorbic acid), and color (carotenal), consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). The blend of multiple processed ingredients and additives indicates extensive processing beyond traditional cheese-making.
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Common Questions about Kaukauna Sharp Cheddar Spread
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This spread has a blend of cheddar cheese and some other ingredients, adding flavor and creaminess to your snacks. It’s not exactly a superfood, but if you’re looking for a tasty addition to a balanced diet, it can fit in nicely.
