Sharp cheddar
—Unrated
Ingredients · 5
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Common questions
What is in Kraft Sharp cheddar?
Kraft Sharp cheddar lists 5 ingredients, starting with Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Vegetable Color)] and anti-Caking Blend (Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Natamycin [a Natural Mold Inhibitor]). Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.
Does Kraft Sharp cheddar contain seed oils?
No. Nothing in Kraft Sharp cheddar’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".
How processed is Kraft Sharp cheddar?
Kraft Sharp cheddar is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.
How does Kraft Sharp cheddar compare to other cheese?
We haven't scored Kraft Sharp cheddar yet, so there's nothing to compare it against in cheese.
Is Kraft Sharp cheddar organic?
Yes. Kraft Sharp cheddar carries USDA Organic certification, which is worth +5 points in the score above.
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