
Tillamook Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
