Tag: Shredded cheese ingredients

According to Tillamook's official website, Tillamook's shredded cheeses contain three main component types: the cheese itself, an anti-caking agent, and a natural mold inhibitor. This article breaks down what are the ingredients in Tillamook shredded cheese and what purpose each serves.

Food manufacturers add a variety of anti-caking agents to packaged shredded cheese to ensure the shreds remain separate and loose. This prevents the cheese from clumping into a solid block, making it convenient for consumers to use directly from the bag. But what do they put in shredded cheese to keep it from caking, and how do these ingredients affect the cheese?