It’s a matter of visual appeal.

Of all the wonderful wheels, blocks, and cheese slices, one is my comfort cheese: cheddar.

Whatever the reason, it wins out above all others in my book.

Tillamook sharp white cheddar and sharp cheddar in their packaging

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for her expertise on the subject.

In general, white cheddar is made with the ingredients milk, cultures, salt, and enzymes.

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Close up of a partially shredded block of orange cheddar with a cheese grater in the background

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