Balderson Extra Old Cheddar
Six extra months push old cheddar into this block. Aging runs 14 to 18 months. The texture is firm, and the flavour is sharp.
A Product of Canada mark is on the page. Balderson uses Ontario milk. Lactalis Canada makes the brand in Winchester, Belleville, and Windsor. Lactalis Group in France owns the company.
Retail pieces are 170 g and 280 g, plus a 4.5 kg form for the counter. The label allows rennet or a microbial enzyme. The page suggests lager, a crisp white, or a young red.
Product Highlights
- •Aroma is listed as medium
- •Milk type on the page is cow
- •A coloured 4.5 kg format is also listed
- •Drier and crumblier than the old cheddar
- •Best in a sauce or on a tray, per the tips
Category
Our Canadian score
Strong Canadian ties
Company’s own label claim: “Product of Canada”
Balderson Extra Old Cheddar shows a Product of Canada mark and uses Ontario milk. Lactalis Group of France owns Lactalis Canada, which makes the brand in Ontario.
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, 280 g, or 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 Extra Old Cheddar made in Canada?
Yes. Balderson Extra Old shows a Product of Canada mark, and the about page says the milk is from Ontario. Plants named for the brand are Winchester, Belleville, and Windsor.
Who owns Balderson cheese?
Lactalis Canada owns Balderson Extra Old. The brand sits with Cracker Barrel and Black Diamond. The parent is Lactalis Group, headquartered in Laval, France, with a Canadian office in Toronto.
How long is Balderson Extra Old aged?
14 to 18 months. Balderson Extra Old is about six months past the brand's old cheddar, which brings a stronger secondary sharpness and a drier crumble.
What is in Balderson Extra Old Cheddar?
Milk, cream, salt, bacterial culture, calcium chloride, and rennet and/or microbial enzyme. Balderson Extra Old does not list a colour.
What sizes does this cheddar come in?
Four listings. Balderson Extra Old shows 170 g, 280 g, 4.5 kg, and a coloured 4.5 kg. The page does not publish a nutrition table.
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