Cheddar

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Cheddar Hard cheese dating from sixteenth century prepared by a particular method (cheddaring); originally from the Cheddar area of Somerset, England; matured for several months or even years. Red Cheddar is coloured with annatto; fat‐reduced versions are now made. A 30‐g portion is a rich source of vitamin B12, a source of protein, niacin, and vitamin A; contains 10 g of fat, 200 mg of calcium, 200 mg of sodium; supplies 120 kcal (500 kJ).

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition DAVID A. BENDER

cheddar

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ched·dar / ˈchedər/ • n. a kind of firm smooth cheese, originally made in Cheddar in southern England.

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English

Cheddar

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Cheddar epithet of a cheese named after a Somerset village. XVII.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology T. F. HOAD

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