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Cheddar cheese
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type of cheese that is somewhat hard and often sharp
Cheddar is a type of cheese with a firm texture that often has a sharp, tangy flavor. It's one of the most widely produced and consumed cheeses in the world, making it a staple ingredient in many dishes and cuisines.
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Nutrition · Open Food Facts
Typical values per 100 g · averaged across 71 products
- Energy
- 369 kcal
- Fat
- 31.2 g
- — of which saturates
- 19.9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.7 g
- — of which sugars
- 0.5 g
- Fibre
- 0.1 g
- Protein
- 23.4 g
- Salt
- 1.44 g
via Open Food Facts · ODbL
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Encyclopedic overview
Cheddar cheese (or simply cheddar) is a natural cheese that is relatively hard, off-white (or orange if colourings such as annatto are added), and sometimes sharp-tasting. It originates from the village of Cheddar in Somerset, South West England.
Cheddar is produced all over the world, and cheddar cheese has no Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). In 2007, the name West Country Farmhouse Cheddar was registered in the European Union and (after Brexit) the United Kingdom, defined as cheddar produced from local milk within Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall and manufactured using traditional methods. Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) was registered for Orkney Scottish Island Cheddar in 2013 in the EU, which also applies under UK law.
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