Why is some cheddar cheese orange? It's dyed! #CheddarCheese #Annatto | East Hamilton Cheese Company

Most shredded cheese adds annatto to color the cheese, cellulose or natamycin to prevent mold, and anti-caking agents like potato starch…❌ Are these ingredients going to kill you? No. Would it a super easy and effective swap to go with a cheese that is just fermented raw cows milk and nothing else? Yes✅ Raw-milk cheese retains lactase, lipase, and natural enzymes destroyed by pasteurization, making it easier on digestion, even for people who think they’re “lactose intolerant.” There’s also more