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"Pretty Boy" Sharp Cheddar

Contains annatto color

This sharp cheddar is aged 1–2 years and made in Wisconsin. The brand says its milk is rBST-free and comes from family farms; the cheese may contain annatto color.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesContains dairy
$8.95 6 oz · lowest price at Cheese Brothers, Inc.
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
120caloriesPer serving · 1 oz (28g)
Protein
6g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
270mg▼
Saturated fat
6g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, may contain annatto (color)
Product details
OriginKiel, Wisconsin
“Origin : Kiel, Wisconsin” — the product page
ShippingInsulated boxes with gel ice packs when temperatures are above 60 degreesInsulated boxIce packs
“If temperatures are above 60 degrees in your location, we ship in insulated boxes with gel ice packs to protect your shipment, at no extra charge.” — the product page
66 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as dairyHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 4 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%35
Ingredients · counts 20%96
Processing · counts 15%65
Sourcing · counts 20%75
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 66
Nutrition 35 · Compared with other cheeses: more saturated fat (6 g), more sodium (270 mg); no added sugar per 1 oz
Ingredients 96 · Annatto (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 65 · Aged cheddar made with cultures, salt and enzymes
Sourcing 75 · Wisconsin origin; the brand says rBST-free milk comes from family farms
Transparency 75 · Full ingredient list; the brand says milk is rBST-free and from family farms
May contain annatto (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
Cultured pasteurized milk Salt Enzymes May contain annatto (color)
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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