You simply will not walk into a supermarket in Australia and not find Mersey Valley cheese in the dairy section. Indeed, this commercial brand offers a range of aged Cheddars. But are they actually good for you? Read on to discover the nutrition facts for Mersey Valley Classic, their Vintage Club Cheddar.
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Country of origin
Australia
Type of Cheese
Milk
Cow
Examples
Classic, Ploughmans, Original, Jalapeno, Peppercorn, Pickled Onion, Summer Fruits
Safe
Keto Diet, Lactose Intolerance, Pregnancy
Avoid
Milk Protein Intolerance, Low Sodium Diet
Nutrition Facts Summary for Mersey Valley Classic
Due to its high fat and low carbohydrate contents, Mersey Valley Classic is a great cheese for people following a ketogenic diet. Moreover, like other pressed uncooked cheeses, Mersey Valley Classic has low to no detectable levels of lactose. As a result, even the most sensitive lactose intolerant cheese lovers tend to be able to digest this American cheese comfortably.
All versions of this Cheddar are made with pasteurised cow’s milk. This fact, combined with its low moisture content and lack of rind, make this Mersey Valley Classic safe to eat during pregnancy. Indeed, if you’re pregnant, you can eat this cheese fresh or cook a delicious meal with it.
As is the case with most cheeses, Mersey Valley Classic is also an exceptional source of calcium. As such, it is recommended for people who are at high risk of osteoporosis. However, it is quite high in sodium and should be avoided by people who are at high risk of cardiovascular conditions.
References
All the advice relating to what cheeses you can eat during pregnancy in this article is based on the recommendations by health authorities in Australia, the UK and the USA. If you are unsure about what you can or cannot eat, please consult your doctor.
Australia – FSANZ
United Kingdom – NHS
United Sates of America – FDA
