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Cheddar, Smoked

Contains annatto color

Smoked cheddar made with milk, cultures, enzymes and salt; annatto color is used if colored. The brand says its cheese comes from factories in Green County, Wisconsin.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesContains dairy
$7.20 lowest price at Maple Leaf Cheese Store
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
120caloriesPer serving · 1 oz. (28g/about 1 inch cube)
Protein
6g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
190mg
Saturated fat
6g▼
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Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, ENZYMES, SALT AND ANNATTO COLOR (IF COLORED)
68 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as dairyHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%50
Ingredients · counts 20%96
Processing · counts 15%60
Sourcing · counts 20%70
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 68
Nutrition 50 · Compared with other cheeses: more saturated fat (6 g); no added sugar per 1 oz.
Ingredients 96 · Annatto (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · Cheddar is processed cheese; smoked at a local facility.
Sourcing 70 · The brand says its cheese comes from eight Green County factories.
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredient list; Wisconsin origin and local smoking are stated.
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 MILK CULTURES ENZYMES SALT AND ANNATTO COLOR (IF COLORED)
4 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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