Cheese Sauce Mix
Composite food ingredient; nutrition varies by formulation. Typically high in sodium, may contain artificial colors (yellow 5/6) or annatto.
What it is
A dry powdered mix used to prepare cheese sauce. Typically contains whey, cheese powder/solids, milk solids, modified starch, salt, emulsifiers, color, and flavorings; reconstituted with milk or water.
Convenience product to produce cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese, broccoli, nachos, and other applications.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium
- may contain artificial colors
- dairy allergens
What regulators actually say
"Substances generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in food in accordance with current good manufacturing practice are listed in this part."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Component ingredients must be GRAS or approved
European Union — EFSA
Component ingredients permitted
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