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Land O Lakes Shredded Cheddar Cheese,Yellow
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Land O Lakes Shredded Cheddar Cheese,Yellow

Land O Lakes
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
6g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
18
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Land O Lakes Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Yellow (8 oz) reads like a familiar refrigerated staple: thick “farmstyle” cheddar shreds in a resealable plastic bag, found in the dairy aisle among other shredded cheeses, block cheddars, cream cheeses and pizza toppings. The packaging and copy lean on a traditional, farmer-owned cooperative image—“sharp,” “farmstyle,” and mentions of supporting farmer-owners—positioning the product as an accessible, reliable choice for home cooks who want a classic cheddar without fuss. You’ll reach for this on grocery runs for weeknight dinners, a weekend brunch, quick taco nights, or to top chili at a game-day spread. The label suggests artisanal character (farmstyle cut, annatto for color) and comfort-food appeal; there is no organic certification on the pack and no heavy kid-focused character branding, but the resealable bag and “shredded” format give a clear convenience halo. In processing terms this is primarily real cheddar that has been shredded and blended with small food-processing ingredients (potato starch and dextrose as anticaking agents, and natamycin to inhibit mold) to preserve texture and shelf life. Sensory notes: the shreds are thick and slightly coarse, with a sharp, tangy cheddar flavor and a creamy melt when heated; visually they are warm yellow due to annatto. Rituals around use include sprinkling over salads and soups, layering on nachos or tacos, or pulling a handful straight from the bag while assembling a baked potato. It fits squarely into everyday American cooking as a convenient, flavorful finishing cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium190mg8%
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

Cheddar, Cheese, [Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Color)],, Anticaking, Blend, [Potato, Starch,, Dextrose,, Enzyme),, Natamycin, (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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is mostly real cheddar cheese that has been shredded and contains small additives (potato starch, dextrose, natamycin) to preserve texture and prevent mold, placing it in NOVA Group 3 (processed food) rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Land O Lakes Shredded Cheddar Cheese,Yellow

The Land O Lakes shredded cheddar cheese can be a tasty addition to your meals, offering 6 grams of protein per serving. However, it's higher in saturated fat and sodium, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation. Healthy can vary depending on your dietary needs, so think of it as a flavorful component rather than a mainstay.

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