Balderson 2 Year Old Cheddar
Two full years in the aging room. Balderson calls this its most popular age. Small salt crystals can show up, and the page says they belong there.
A Product of Canada mark is printed on the page. The milk is from Ontario. Lactalis Canada makes the brand in Winchester, Belleville, and Windsor. Lactalis Group in France owns the company.
The taste is sharp, with a firm, slightly crumbly body. Retail sizes run from 170 g to 750 g, plus a 4.5 kg form. Rennet or a microbial enzyme is allowed.
Product Highlights
- •Aged a full 2 years
- •Salt crystals are called natural
- •A 500 g size sits in the range
- •A 750 g size is also listed
- •Flavour is described as sharp
Category
Our Canadian score
Strong Canadian ties
Company’s own label claim: “Product of Canada”
Balderson 2 Year Old Cheddar shows a Product of Canada mark and uses Ontario milk. Lactalis Group of France owns the Ontario plants.
Score breakdown (91% evidenced, high confidence)
“The Balderson cheese factory location has moved to three state-of-the-art facilities across Ontario in Winchester, Belleville, and Windsor”
“We use Ontario-sourced milk, our unique bacterial culture, microbial enzyme, salt, and for our orange cheddar, a natural food colouring.”
“The company's iconic brands include Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P’tit Québec, Balderson”
“Lactalis Canada has over 30 operating sites including its head office in Toronto, Ontario”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Made In
- Ontario, Canada
- Owned By
- Lactalis Canada
- Weight
- 170 g to 4.5 kg
- Key Ingredients
- Milk, cream, rennet or microbial enzyme
- Certifications
- Product of Canada mark
Where to Buy
Product Information
Ingredients
Milk, Cream, Salt, Bacterial culture, Calcium chloride, Rennet and/or Microbial enzyme.
Contains:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balderson 2 Year Old Cheddar made in Canada?
Yes. Balderson 2 Year Old Cheddar shows a Product of Canada mark. The about page says the milk is from Ontario, and the plants are in that province.
Who owns Balderson 2 Year cheddar?
Lactalis Canada owns Balderson 2 Year Old Cheddar. The parent is Lactalis Group in Laval, France. The Canadian office is in Toronto.
Why are there crystals in this cheddar?
Aging. Balderson says small salt crystals are a natural part of the 2 year age. They are not added as a topping.
What is in Balderson 2 Year Old Cheddar?
Milk, cream, salt, bacterial culture, calcium chloride, and rennet and/or microbial enzyme. The page does not publish a nutrition table.
What sizes can you buy?
Five listings. Balderson 2 Year Old Cheddar shows 170 g, 280 g, 500 g, 750 g, and 4.5 kg.
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