Cheese Powder
Cheese powder is a processed dairy ingredient that often contains sodium and emulsifying salts; it commonly contains milk (a major FALCPA allergen) and may contain added colors. Sodium intake from cheese powder products contributes to overall sodium load.
What it is
Dehydrated cheese (often cheddar) ground into a powder; may include emulsifying salts and color.
Cheese flavor and color in dry mixes and snacks.
Why it's flagged
- major food allergen (milk)
- high sodium
- may contain added colors
What regulators actually say
"FALCPA identifies eight foods or food groups as the major food allergens. They are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted; milk allergen disclosure required per FALCPA
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; milk listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011
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