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Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese

Also known as: EMC cheddar, Enzyme-modified cheese

Low concern

EMC is essentially concentrated cheese and is GRAS. The main caveat is that it is a dairy allergen and is typically high in sodium when used as a seasoning carrier.

What it is

Cheddar cheese treated with selected proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes to rapidly develop intensified cheese flavor at much higher potency than natural aged cheese.

Concentrated cheese flavoring used in snacks, sauces, soups, and processed cheese products.

Why it's flagged

Milk allergen
High sodium contribution to finished products

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (cheese and cheese-derived flavorings)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised food ingredient

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