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Graze & Co. - Golden Graze Cheddar - 8oz. Artisanal Cheese

Cheddar made with pasteurized milk, annatto, cultures, enzymes and salt. The maker claims the cows are 100% grass-fed and hand-milked; the farm origin isn't stated.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesContains dairy
$11.99 8 oz · lowest price at Bella The Corner Gourmet
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
110caloriesPer serving · 1oz.
Protein
7g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
135mg▲
Saturated fat
6g▼
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Ingredients: Pasteurized Milk, Plant Annatto, Cheese Cultures, Vegetable Enzymes, Salt
73 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as dairyHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 4 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%60
Ingredients · counts 20%96
Processing · counts 15%62
Sourcing · counts 20%75
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 73
Nutrition 60 · Compared with other cheeses: more saturated fat (6 g), more protein (7 g), less sodium (135 mg); no added sugar per 1oz.
Ingredients 96 · Annatto (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 62 · Cheese made with milk, cultures, enzymes, salt and annatto
Sourcing 75 · The maker claims 100% grass-fed and hand-milked cows; farm origin isn't stated
Transparency 75 · Full ingredient list and specific grass-fed and hand-milking claims
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 Plant Annatto Cheese Cultures Vegetable Enzymes Salt
5 ingredients
Sourcing

Artisanal cheddar cheese with a sharp, tangy edge and springy texture, made from 100% grass-fed, hand-milked Amish milk.

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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