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Kraft Triple Cheddar Shreds
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Kraft Triple Cheddar Shreds

Kraft
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
6g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You would find Kraft Triple Cheddar Shreds in the refrigerated dairy aisle, usually near other shredded and block cheeses, packaged deli cheeses, and refrigerated butter spreads. It sits on shelves alongside other convenience shredded cheeses and pre-shredded blends for quick meals. Occasions: This product is pitched for everyday family cooking — quick weeknight dinners, pizza and pasta nights, casseroles for potlucks, and casual entertaining such as game-day or weekend brunch. Brand positioning: Kraft leans into a multi-generational, all-American identity focused on convenience and reliability; the product is marketed to busy families and home cooks who want familiar, creamy cheddar flavor without extra prep. Label characteristics: The bag emphasizes familiar health halos like "natural" cheese wording, a resealable package, and a claim about milk from cows raised without added rbST, but it is not labeled organic or specialty artisan. Processing context: The cheese is pre-shredded and includes an anti-caking ingredient (modified cornstarch) and a natural mold inhibitor (natamycin), so it is more processed than a simple block of cheese and designed for shelf-ready convenience. Sensory details: The blend delivers mild to sharp cheddar notes with a creamy, slightly salty profile; texture is soft, finely shredded pieces that melt quickly into gooey, stringy layers. Packaging is an 8-ounce resealable plastic bag that sprinkles evenly over dishes; the ritual is fast and practical — open, sprinkle, reseal, and place in the oven or on the stove for immediate melting. This cheese sits squarely in American grocery culture as a convenient, trusted shortcut for home cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

SHARP, WHITE, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, SHARP, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR]),, MILD, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR]),, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH, (ADDED, TO, PREVENT, CAKING),, NATAMYCIN, (A, NATURAL, MOLD, INHIBITOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • natamycin - Synthetic preservative
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Pre-shredded natural cheeses with added modified cornstarch (anti-caking) and natamycin (mold inhibitor) are industrially processed formulations with additives to alter shelf life and performance, placing this product in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Kraft Triple Cheddar Shreds

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These shreds pack a decent protein punch with 6 grams per serving and are low in sugars, which is great if you're watching your sugar intake. However, they do contain some preservatives and are not organic, so if you're aiming for a whole-food diet, you might want to enjoy these in moderation.

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