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Mild Gouda, Approx wt. 12oz

Contains annatto for color

This Gouda has a short ingredient list and is aged 1–3 months. The brand says its cheeses are sourced from Wisconsin creameries; annatto is added for color.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesContains dairy
$9.49 12 oz · lowest price at Mousehouse Cheesehaus
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
110caloriesPer serving · 1oz (28g)
Protein
7g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
260mg▼
Saturated fat
6g▼
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Ingredients: Pasteurized Cow Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes (non-animal), Annatto (for color)
69 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as dairyHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%45
Ingredients · counts 20%96
Processing · counts 15%65
Sourcing · counts 20%75
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 69
Nutrition 45 · Compared with other cheeses: more saturated fat (6 g), more sodium (260 mg), more protein (7 g); no added sugar per 1oz
Ingredients 96 · Annatto (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 65 · Cheese made from milk, salt, cultures, enzymes and annatto
Sourcing 75 · The brand says its cheeses come from Wisconsin creameries
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredients, Wisconsin sourcing and 1–3 month aging stated
Annatto used for color
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−4 for annatto
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Pasteurized Cow Milk Salt Cultures Enzymes (non-animal) Annatto (for color)
5 ingredients
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives1 additive · 1 limited risk
Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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