365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Sharp Cheddar Cheese — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Sharp Cheddar Cheese by 365 by Whole Foods Market MUNCH — score 100/90.

Three ingredients: organic milk, salt, microbial enzymes. No annatto or artificial color, no anti-caking agents, no preservatives. This is a clean, aged block cheddar, and there is nothing to knock beyond it being naturally rich in saturated fat.

Why this verdict

• Only three ingredients, all recognizable
• Microbial enzymes mean no animal rennet, so it is vegetarian-friendly
• No annatto or artificial coloring, unusual for cheddar
• No anti-caking additives (it's a block, not pre-shredded)
• High protein (25g per 100g) with zero sugar

Ingredients (3)

• organic cultured milk (safe) — Organic dairy base, protein and calcium rich.
• Salt (safe) — Standard seasoning in small amounts.
• microbial enzymes (safe) — Vegetarian-friendly coagulating enzymes; standard and harmless.