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Muenster Cheese
Muenster Cheese
Also known as: Muenster
Moderate concern
Muenster is a standard cheese subject to FDA standards of identity. It contains milk allergen, saturated fat, and significant sodium.
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124 products
What it is
A semi-soft cow's milk cheese with a mild flavor and orange annatto-tinted rind (American Muenster) or stronger washed-rind variety (French Munster).
Used in sandwiches, melted dishes, and cheese boards.
Why it's flagged
- Milk allergen
- High sodium and saturated fat
What regulators actually say
"Muenster cheese, munster cheese is the food prepared by the procedure set forth in section 133.146"
"Cheese, muenster - 628 mg sodium per 100g"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity 21 CFR 133.160
European Union — EFSA
Permitted cheese product
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