Kroger — CHEDDAR MELT TOPPING SHREDDED IMITATION CHEDDAR CHEESE
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 286 MG | 22% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,143 MG | 50% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 10.7g per 100g.
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (22% DV).
- Rich source of Sodium, Na (50% of Daily Value per 100g).
About CHEDDAR MELT TOPPING SHREDDED IMITATION CHEDDAR CHEESE
P$$T... Cheddar Melt Topping Shredded Imitation Cheddar Cheese is a shelf-stable imitation cheese product sold under The Kroger Co.'s P$$T... budget brand, a store-label line designed to offer value-priced alternatives to name-brand dairy and pantry items. Imitation cheese products are distinct from natural and processed cheese in that they are not primarily made from cultured milk; instead, they are formulated primarily with water, fats, protein isolates, and emulsifiers to approximate cheese-like functionality at lower cost.
Water is the first ingredient, followed by partially hydrogenated soybean oil — the primary fat source. Notably, partially hydrogenated oils are a source of industrially produced trans fats, and the FDA revoked their GRAS status in 2015 with a compliance deadline of 2018. This USDA entry likely reflects a legacy formulation predating the full market transition away from PHOs. Casein (a milk protein) provides the protein base. Sodium citrate and sodium phosphate act as emulsifying salts. Modified corn and potato starch thicken the product. Sorbic acid is used as a preservative, and carrageenan and locust bean gum stabilize the texture. Annatto and beta-apo-8'-carotenal provide the characteristic yellow-orange color. Natamycin serves as a mold inhibitor. Contains dairy-derived casein; not suitable for vegans.
Per 100 grams, this product delivers 321 calories, 10.71 g protein, 10.71 g carbohydrates, and 25 g fat. The high fat content reflects the hydrogenated oil base. This product is used as a meltable shredded topping for casseroles, nachos, and similar applications.
Ingredients
WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CASEIN, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, MODIFIED CORN AND POTATO STARCH, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, ANNATTO AND B-APO-8'-CAROTENAL (FOR COLOR), DEXTROSE AND CALCIUM SULFATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in CHEDDAR MELT TOPPING SHREDDED IMITATION CHEDDAR CHEESE include Sodium, Na (50% DV) , and Calcium, Ca (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 321 calories per 100 grams, CHEDDAR MELT TOPPING SHREDDED IMITATION CHEDDAR CHEESE gets 13% of its calories from protein, 13% from carbohydrates, and 70% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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