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Tillamook Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese, 8 oz, 8oz
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Tillamook Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese, 8 oz, 8oz

Tillamook
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
6g
Protein
200mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese (8 oz) sits in the refrigerated cheese aisle, typically on a middle shelf near other shredded cheddars, Mexican blend mixes, bags of grated Parmesan, and whole blocks of aged cheddar. Packaged in a resealable plastic bag, it advertises a thick-cut shred taken from block cheese and emphasizes meltability for everyday cooking. This is a grocery staple for quick weeknight dinners, weekend brunches, and crowd-friendly game-day spreads — shoppers reach for it when they need fast topping power for casseroles, nachos, omelets, macaroni and cheese, or a simple snack with crackers. Brand positioning leans into heritage and quality: Tillamook markets aging and craft (“aged with time, not shortcuts”), pasture/animal-welfare signals (no rBST), and corporate responsibility (Certified B Corp), targeting families and home cooks who want convenient products with an artisanal backstory. The label carries health-halo cues — “pasteurized,” “no artificial flavors or preservatives,” and “Halal Certified” — but it is not organic and does not use kid-focused cartooning or bright primary colors. In plain processing terms, this is a made-from-cheese product: aged cheddar that has been shredded and treated with small amounts of potato starch to prevent caking and natamycin to inhibit mold. Sensory notes: firm, thick ribbon-like shreds that soften and flow into a creamy, sharply savory melt when heated; salt-forward with aged cheddar tang. Rituals around it are simple and familiar — tear the bag open, sprinkle over food, reseal and refrigerate — making it an accessible, everyday finishing cheese in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium200mg9%
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, Cheddar, Cheese, (cultured, milk,, salt,, enzymes,, annatto, [color]),, Potato, Starch, (added, to, prevent, caking),, Natamycin, (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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from aged cheddar with minimal additives (potato starch anti-caking agent and natamycin mold inhibitor) and pasteurized milk, this is a processed food product rather than a basic whole food or a heavily formulated ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Tillamook Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese, 8 oz, 8oz

Well, it depends on what your definition of healthy is! This cheddar packs a punch with 6 grams of protein per serving and is low in sugar, which is great if you're looking for a protein boost. Just remember, it’s not organic and contains some preservatives, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

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