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Mccadam Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese
Dairy
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Mccadam Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese

Mccadam
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mccadam Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese is presented as a classic 8 oz refrigerated block that you’d find in the dairy and specialty cheese aisle, tucked near other block cheddars, sliced American-style cheeses, and the deli counter. The label leans on regional heritage — “New York’s finest” and a cooperative, family-owned story dating to 1876 — positioning the product as a trustworthy, old‑world American cheddar for everyday use. It carries simple ingredient transparency (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto) and front-of-pack callouts such as lactose free, gluten free, and “contains no animal rennet,” plus a note about no artificial growth hormone, which creates a mild health halo without organic certification. Processing is straightforward: traditional cheese-making from pasteurized milk rather than an emulsion or melt-stable product. Sensory notes: pale yellow color from annatto, a smooth, firm paste that slices cleanly, and a mild, slightly tangy dairy flavor that melts evenly; texture is creamy when warmed and pleasantly springy when cold. Packaging is typically vacuum-sealed or plastic-wrapped in an easy-to-slice block for home use. Rituals around this cheese include afternoon sandwich assembly, melting into mac and cheese, cubing for picnic or party platters, and grating for weeknight casseroles. It appeals to shoppers looking for an uncomplicated, regional cheddar — families seeking reliable everyday cheese, cooks who want predictable melting, and shoppers who value heritage messaging and simple ingredient lists without paying a premium for specialty or organic labels.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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

Fresh, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (for, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No 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 a processed cheese made by fermenting and aging milk with added salt and enzymes; ingredients are simple and there are no industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 3 (processed).

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Common Questions about Mccadam Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! This cheese is a classic dairy product, rich in flavor but not necessarily a powerhouse of nutrients like fiber or high protein. If you're looking for a tasty addition to your meals or snacks, it can be a delightful choice, but moderation is key!

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