Is there plastic in shredded cheese?

[pkd09]

I thought I read a while ago that there is an ingredient (long term) in a bag of shredded cheese that is actually saw dust or something similar that keeps that cheese fresh longer. Did anyone else read what I am talking about? What is the ingredient?

 

[janetupnorth]

Yes, I've heard that many times...it is a preservative...Oh Ann? Queen of useless and useful facts - where are you????

 

[janetupnorth]

Found it - it is cellulose.

 

[janetupnorth]

From Sargento's site:Q. Ingredients listed on the shredded cheese packages include powdered cellulose, calcium carbonate and potato starch. What are those?
Powdered cellulose is a white, odorless, tasteless, totally natural powder made from cellulose, a naturally occurring component of most plants. It will not absorb moisture because of its fibrous, non-gel structure. When added to shredded cheese, cellulose prevents the cheese from sticking together. Calcium carbonate and potato starch are also natural ingredients. They pass through your body as any food does. They are not harmful.Sargento sprinkles very small amounts of these anti-caking agents on all varieties of our shredded cheeses, which helps ensure our cheese is easier for consumers to use. Form your own opinion on what is good or bad...I use both blocks of cheese and preshredded personally (when lazy).

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Hmmmmm

Yes, I've heard that many times...it is a preservative...



Oh Ann? Queen of useless and useful facts - where are you????

Does that now make you princess or dutchess of useless and useful facts?
LOL

Debbie

 

[janetupnorth]

Does that now make you princess or dutchess of useless and useful facts?
LOL

Debbie

Something like that I guess...I'm known around work to be able to Google and have an answer in 30 seconds or less for practically any topic...

 

[chefmeg]

Something like that I guess...I'm known around work to be able to Google and have an answer in 30 seconds or less for practically any topic...

We have all got to be known for something!

 

[janetupnorth]

We have all got to be known for something!

Thanks - I prefer to believe I have a nobler mission in life than that though.... :blushing:

 

[missyciccolella]

Something like that I guess...I'm known around work to be able to Google and have an answer in 30 seconds or less for practically any topic...

If I ever go on who wants to be millionaire, will you be my phone a friend? LOL

 

[ChefBeckyD]

If I ever go on who wants to be millionaire, will you be my phone a friend? LOL

Okay - you get Janet, and I'm taking Ann!!! Dibs on ChefAnn! I called it!

 

[janetupnorth]

Okay - you get Janet, and I'm taking Ann!!! Dibs on ChefAnn! I called it!

I'm so hurt Becky.... :cry: But I'd pick Ann first too - LOL!

Actually, I'd build a strong team, it all depends on the useless fact needed...

 

[janetupnorth]

If I ever go on who wants to be millionaire, will you be my phone a friend? LOL

Are you going to share the winnings???? Well, maybe I can be bribed with chocolate.... :love:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm so hurt Becky.... :cry: But I'd pick Ann first too - LOL!

Actually, I'd build a strong team, it all depends on the useless fact needed...

Well, Missy had already picked you......I wanted my OWN useless but important facts person! And you know, Ann is bored at her job.....she could just be sitting there ready all the time!

 

[finley1991]

Back to cheese... On a training CD I was listening to Cooking Show live and when using shredded cheese, the consultant asked if there were any nurses in the audience. Then she read the contents of the cheese and asked them what the ingredient that ends in -cin (can't remember what it's called and I don't have any shredded cheese on hand to look) and three that were nurses said that it's an antibiotic so that people don't get sick from it if it molds or something like that.

One more reason not to use shredded cheese!!!!!!

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Lol

If I ever go on who wants to be millionaire, will you be my phone a friend? LOL

That is funny!! I can just picture it!!



Debbie

 

[janetupnorth]

That is funny!! I can just picture it!!



Debbie

Funny, right when I read this my cell phone started to vibrate...she's calling me already!

 

[JAE]

Back to cheese... On a training CD I was listening to Cooking Show live and when using shredded cheese, the consultant asked if there were any nurses in the audience. Then she read the contents of the cheese and asked them what the ingredient that ends in -cin (can't remember what it's called and I don't have any shredded cheese on hand to look) and three that were nurses said that it's an antibiotic so that people don't get sick from it if it molds or something like that.

One more reason not to use shredded cheese!!!!!!

That's gross.

 

[tabnat80]

I heard that shredded cheese has plastic in it. That's when I bought my grater.