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CHEDDAR CHEESE

We make a few different types of cheddar—some are sharp, some are mild, some are raw. But at Organic Valley, all our cheddar cheese comes from pasture-raised cows, and it’s always loaded with the rich, delicious flavor of cheese made the right way.

Raw Sharp Cheddar Slices, 6 oz

Paired with your favorite deli meats, these cheese slices can turn an ordinary sandwich into a lunchtime superstar. Made with real, organic milk, our sliced, deli-style Raw Sharp Cheddar cheese contains five grams of pasture-raised protein and comes in an easy-to-use re-sealable package.

Awards:
  • People Magazine Food Award - 2023
  • People Magazine Food Award - 2023
    • Always Organic

    Absolutely NO antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMO anything.

    Storage and Handling

    Keep refrigerated. Use within 3-5 days after opening. Storage information freshness is assured in unopened package until the date stamped on the front of the package.

    Ingredients

    Organic Cultured Unpasteurized Milk, Salt, Vegetarian Enzyme. (Vegetarian Enzymes Contain No Animal Based Enzymes.)

    USDA Organic
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    UPC# 093966009422
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings per Container 8
    Servings Size 1 slice

    Amount per Serving
    Calories 80

    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 7 g9%
    Saturated Fat 4 g20%
    Trans Fatty Acid 0 g
    Cholesterol 20 mg7%
    Sodium 135 mg6%
    Carbohydrates 1 g0%
    Total Sugars 0 g
    Added Sugar 0 g0%
    Protein 5 g
    Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
    Calcium 150 mg10%
    Iron 0 mg0%
    Potassium 20 mg0%
    Vitamin A 63 mcg8%
    * The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
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    Recipes

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the health benefits of eating organic cheese?

    For individuals and families seeking high nutritional value and reduced risk of exposure to the toxins associated with factory farming practices, organic cheese is a healthy option.

    • The organic milk we use to make our Organic Valley Raw Cheeses comes from pasture-raised cows and is an excellent source of easily absorbed calcium, as well a good source of protein, phosphorus, and riboflavin.
    • Consuming Organic Valley dairy products minimizes your risk of exposure to antibiotics, toxic pesticides, synthetic hormones, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
    What kinds of raw cheese does Organic Valley produce?

    Organic Valley crafts five varieties of semi-hard and semi-soft cheese from organic, non-homogenized, non-pasteurized milk. The organic milk used to craft our Grassmilk® cheeses comes from 100% grass-fed cows that receive only fresh pasture and dried forages, like hay, as well as minerals and vitamins as needed, but do not receive grain rations.

    Organic Valley Grassmilk Raw Sharp Cheddar is a semi-hard white cheddar, with top notes of grass and flower petal, and base notes of rich "umami" flavors like dark roasted pecans and butter-sautéed morels. Our raw sharp cheddar is aged a minimum of 6 months.

    Organic Valley Grassmilk Raw Cheddar is a semi-hard white cheddar, with top notes of grass and flower petal, and based notes of rich "umami" flavors like dark roasted pecans and butter-sautéed morels. Our raw cheddar is aged a minimum of 60 days.

    Organic Valley Raw Sharp Cheddar Cheese is a classic white cheddar crafted from organic, non-pasteurized milk. It is aged a minimum of 6 months for a delightfully sharp bite.

    Organic Valley Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese is a classic white cheddar crafted from organic, non-pasteurized milk and aged a minimum of 60 days.

    Organic Valley Raw Jack Style Semisoft Cheese is a semi-soft and open textured cheese with a slightly tart flavor. Crafted from organic, non-pasteurized milk and aged a minimum of 60 days.

    Are Organic Valley pasteurized cheeses made with animal rennet or vegetarian, microbial enzymes?

    We use vegetarian, microbial enzymes in most of our cheeses. Vegetarian, microbial enzymes are produced by a controlled fermentation process. An animal-derived lipase enzyme is used in only 1 variety of our cheese: Blue Cheese.


    Is Organic Valley Raw Cheese made from "raw milk"?

    No, the milk is heat-treated but not fully pasteurized.

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