Mild Cheddar
Also known as: mild cheddar cheese
Mild cheddar is a fermented dairy product providing protein, calcium, and fat. It contains saturated fat and sodium and is a major dairy allergen source.
What it is
Pasteurized cow's milk cheese aged for a short time, with mild flavor.
Whole-food dairy protein and fat source.
Why it's flagged
- milk allergen
- saturated fat
- sodium
What regulators actually say
"Cheddar cheese is the food prepared by the procedure set forth in paragraph (a)(3) of this section... by the cheddaring procedure."
"The 9 major food allergens identified by law are: milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity in 21 CFR 133.113; milk is a major food allergen requiring labeling under FALCPA
European Union — EFSA
Regulated dairy product; milk listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011
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