Bothwell Old Cheddar

Nine months is the minimum age on this cheddar. Bothwell calls the flavour sharp and easy to recognize. The pack on the page is 170 g.

The cheese is made in New Bothwell, Manitoba, where the dairy has worked since 1936. About 98 percent of ingredients come from within 100 km. The company does not name a parent owner. The pack photo shows a Product of Canada mark.

A 30 g cube has 120 calories and 10 g of fat. Sodium is 190 mg. Annatto colours the pasteurized milk. The page pairs it with Zinfandel, Bordeaux, or a blonde beer.

Product Highlights

  • •Trans fat is 0 g
  • •Saturated fat is 6 g
  • •Iron is 2 percent of the daily value
  • •Vitamin A is 8 percent
  • •Calcium is 20 percent
92

Our Canadian score

Very strong Canadian ties

Canadian-made, domestic & imported inputs (New Bothwell, Manitoba)

Company’s own label claim: “Product of Canada”

Bothwell Old Cheddar carries a Product of Canada mark on the 170 g pack. The dairy is in Manitoba, and no parent company is named.

Score breakdown (65% evidenced, high confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score100/100

“We’ve been crafting premium, all-natural, artisanal cheeses since 1936 in the village of New Bothwell, Manitoba.”

Ingredients / Materials25% of score80/100

“For that reason, 98% of our ingredients come from within 100 km of where our cheese is crafted.”

Brand Ownership20% of scoreNo data
Headquarters10% of score100/100

“Bothwell Factory Cheese Shop in New Bothwell 61 Main St N New Bothwell, MB R0A 1C0”

Canadian Workforce6% of scoreNo data
Packaging5% of scoreNo data
Design & R&D4% of scoreNo data

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
New Bothwell, Manitoba
Owned By
Not disclosed
Weight
170 g
Key Ingredients
Pasteurized milk, annatto
Certifications
Product of Canada mark on pack

Product Information

Nutrition Facts

Per 30 g% DV
Calories / Calories120
Fat / Lipides10g15%
Saturated / saturés6g32%
+ Trans / trans0g
Cholesterol / Cholestérol30mg
Sodium190mg8%
Carbohydrate / Glucides0g
Fibre / Fibres0g
Sugars / Sucres0g
Protein / Protéines7g

Ingredients

Fresh pasteurized milk, bacterial culture, salt, microbial enzyme, annatto colouring.

Contains:

Milk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bothwell Old Cheddar made in Canada?

Yes. The pack photo for Bothwell Old Cheddar shows a Product of Canada mark. The dairy has worked in that Manitoba village since 1936.

Who owns Bothwell cheese?

The pages used here leave the owner blank. Bothwell Old Cheddar comes from the New Bothwell plant.

How long is Bothwell Old Cheddar aged?

At least 9 months. Bothwell says that age gives a sharp flavour. The page also suggests Pinot Gris and a dry Amontillado sherry.

What is in Bothwell Old Cheddar?

Fresh pasteurized milk, bacterial culture, salt, microbial enzyme, and annatto colouring. Bothwell Old Cheddar lists cholesterol at 30 mg per 30 g cube.

How much sodium is in a cube?

190 mg. That is 8 percent of the daily value in a 30 g cube of Bothwell Old Cheddar. Protein is 7 g. Sugars are 0 g.