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Cheddar

In season all year

Food Description:

Cheddar cheese is made from finely chopping milk curd ('cheddared') to drain the whey and pressing into blocks or rounds. Cheddar is orange in colour, made by adding annatto seed.
(These seeds come from a tropical American tree and are used to make a food colouring used in cheese, margarine, butter, rice and smoked fish.) Carrot juice and marigold petals have also been used to colour cheddar. It is thought that colour was first added to cheese made from winter milk to match the colour of cheese produced in the summer. In the winter cows fed on hay produce a pale milk compared to the yellow milk produced when they eat green grass.

General Information:

Category: Cheese
To Buy: Buy cheddar from a good quality deli or specialty cheese shop.
To Store: The cheese experts will suggest you wrap your cheese in a calico cloth or, failing that, greaseproof paper. In a hot climate store in the cheese compartment of the fridge.
Tips and Tricks: If cooking with cheddar buy a mature cheddar - it has a fuller flavour so you don't need to use so much.

Nutrition (Per serve):

Energy (kJ): 507
Protein (g): 7.6
Saturated Fat, g : 6.5
Vitamin A: Often called the "anti-infective" vitamin, it protects the mucous membranes of the body, reducing chance of infection and enhancing the immune system's response. Necessary for growth and maintenenance of bones, teeth and body tissues and healthy foetal development, this vitamin is also important for night vision. Contraindications: Taken in excess will accumulate in the body.
Calcium: The most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is essential for health of bones and teeth, and also for nerve transmission, cardiovascular health, muscle contraction and blood clotting.
Sodium: Helps to maintain water levels in the body and is involved in secretion of gastric juices and nutrient transport. High amounts of sodium may lead to water retention and high blood pressure if it is not adequately excreted.
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Safe/negligible amount
Carbohydrates, g: 0.0
Fat (g): 10.1
Monosaturated Fat , g: 2.9
Niacin (B3):
Phosphorus: Closely related to calcium, this mineral is an important component of bones and teeth and helps maintain the body's energy supply and pH levels.
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Very High
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. Natural

Cooking:

Cooking Tips: Always add cheese at the last minute when cooking to prevent it going stringy.

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Osteoporosis

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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