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Tillamook Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese
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Tillamook Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese

Tillamook
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
6g
Protein
200mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tillamook Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese (8 oz) sits in the refrigerated dairy aisle among other shredded and block cheeses — typically hanging on small hooks or stacked in a chilled shelf near shredded mozzarella, parmesan, and butter. You’ll spot it in both mainstream and natural-brand sections, close to deli cheese and prepared taco or pasta meal kits. It fits short grocery trips for weeknight dinners, weekend brunches, game-day snack prep, and easy meal-prep Sundays when a quick melty cheese finish is needed. Positioned as a premium, Americana farm-style choice, Tillamook leans on heritage, quality milk sourcing, and its Certified B Corp status; marketing appeals to families and home cooks who want familiar, bold cheddar flavor without artisanal snobbery. Label copy leans on “award-winning,” “farmstyle,” and a non-rBST sourcing claim — health-halo cues that feel natural and trustworthy to shoppers, though the pack is not organic certified. From a processing standpoint this is a processed cheese product made from aged cheddars that are shredded and blended, with small functional additions (potato starch anti-caking and natamycin mold inhibitor) to preserve texture and shelf life. Sensory details: thick-cut, coarse shreds that melt into a creamy, stretchy blanket on casseroles and tacos; flavor is tangy, aged cheddar-forward with a mild sharpness and warm, milky richness. Packaged in a sealed plastic pouch, often reclosable, it invites quick rituals: open, sprinkle, melt — from stovetop mac & cheese to a last-minute omelet, it’s a convenient, crowd-pleasing finishing touch 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

Medium, Cheddar, Cheese, (cultured, milk,, salt,, enzymes,, annatto, [color]),, Medium, White, Cheddar, Cheese, (cultured, milk,, salt,, enzymes),, 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 traditional aged cheddars but mechanically shredded and containing added potato starch (anti-caking) and natamycin (mold inhibitor), this product is a processed food rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Tillamook Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese

It really depends on your definition of healthy! This cheese packs a decent protein punch with 6g per serving and has low sugar content, making it a tasty addition to many diets. However, it does contain added preservatives and isn't organic, so if you're looking for something less processed, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

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

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