Is Old El Paso Shredded Queso Blend Cheese Keto?
Old El Paso Shredded Queso Blend Cheese should be avoided on keto because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients.
High in Net Carbs
Old El Paso Shredded Queso Blend Cheese is high in carbs (7.14g of net carbs per 100g serving) so you need to avoid it as much as possible.
It is important to limit your net carb consumption to 20g - 30g per day to stay in ketosis.
You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator. Then use the serving calculator below to determine a serving size that fits your net carb budget.
Contains Dextrose
Dextrose is a high-glycemic sweetener that can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.
As an alternative, you may look for other shredded cheese brands that use keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.
You can check out our full list of best and worst sweeteners for keto here.
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Ingredients
Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [Color]), Seasoning (Spices, Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic, Salt, And Silicon Dioxide To Prevent Caking), Potato Starch, Dextrose, Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking), Enzyme, Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor).