Cheese Sauce
Cheese sauce is generally a mixture of dairy ingredients and may contain emulsifiers, salt, and colorings. It is high in saturated fat and sodium, which the FDA flags as nutrients to limit.
What it is
A prepared sauce made from cheese, milk/cream, butter or fat, and often emulsifiers or thickeners.
Adds savory, creamy flavor and texture to dishes such as macaroni, nachos, vegetables, and snack foods.
Why it's flagged
- high saturated fat
- high sodium
- may contain milk allergen
What regulators actually say
"Americans eat on average more than 3,400 mg of sodium per day... The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that Americans consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composed of GRAS dairy and food-additive ingredients permitted under 21 CFR.
European Union — EFSA
Constituent dairy ingredients and additives are authorized under EU food additive regulations.
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