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Cheddar Cheese Powder

Contains yellow 5 and Yellow 6

Cheddar and blue cheese powder for seasoning snacks, sauces and dips. It contains palm oil, maltodextrin and Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersGluten-free (label)Contains dairy
$14.99 25 lb · lowest price at Hoosier Hill Farm
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
40caloriesPer serving · About 1 Tbsp (8g)
Protein
1g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
210mg
Saturated fat
1g
From the product label
Ingredients: Cheddar and blue cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes), whey, palm oil, salt, whey protein concentrate, lactose, maltodextrin, lactic acid, citric acid, Yellow 5, Yellow 6
61 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as salt, spices, baking staplesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 5%50
Ingredients · counts 45%70
Processing · counts 20%30
Sourcing · counts 10%70
Transparency · counts 20%70
Why it scores 61
Nutrition 50 · Used in small amounts, so nutrition barely counts
Ingredients 70 · Yellow 5 (synthetic dye, −15); Yellow 6 (synthetic dye, −15); no artificial sweeteners
Processing 30 · Cheese powder with maltodextrin, palm oil and added colors
Sourcing 70 · The label says it is made in the USA with USA ingredients
Transparency 70 · Complete ingredient list and a stated USA ingredient origin
Contains palm oil
Contains Yellow 5 and Yellow 6
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Moderate, evolving−30 for yellow 5, yellow 6
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Cheddar and blue cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes) Whey Palm oil Salt Whey protein concentrate Lactose Maltodextrin Lactic acid Citric acid Yellow 5 Yellow 6
11 ingredients 4 to avoid
Sourcing

Hoosier Hill Farm Cheddar Cheese Powder is a bestseller for a reason! This versatile, flavorful seasoning made from real cheese is perfect for sprinkling on popcorn , pretzels, or any snack you desire. Cheese powder also adds bold flavor to sauces, <a href="https://hoosierhillfarm.com/blogs/recipes/bake

Additives6 additives · 2 moderate risk
Yellow 5 (tartrazine) (E102)ColourModerate risk
Linked to hyperactivity in some children in a 2007 UK study, and can cause reactions in sensitive people; EU warning label.
Yellow 6 (sunset yellow) (E110)ColourModerate risk
Linked to hyperactivity in some children in a 2007 UK study; in the EU it must carry a warning label.
Palm oilFatLimited risk
High in saturated fat, and refining can form contaminants (glycidyl esters) that EFSA flagged in 2016.
MaltodextrinFillerLimited risk
Highly processed starch that raises blood sugar quickly and adds no nutrition.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
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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