Can you freeze shredded cheese?

We do not recommend freezing any of our dairy products, including shredded Mozzarella cheese , shredded Cheddar cheese, or any of our shredded cheeses. While freezing shredded cheese poses no food safety risk, it can significantly affect quality—including taste, texture, and melt performance. Frozen shredded cheese may clump, dry out, or melt unevenly, including Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and other Armstrong shredded cheeses.

Does shredded cheese melt the same as block cheese?

Because of its fine format, shredded cheese—including shredded mozzarella, shredded Cheddar cheese, and blends like Mozzarella Cheddar cheese—melts faster and more evenly than block cheese. Block cheese tends to melt more slowly and slightly more smoothly, while shredded cheese melts rapidly, making it ideal for pizzas, casseroles, pasta, and gratins.

Why does shredded cheese have white powder or coating on it?

The white coating often seen on shredded cheese, grated cheese, or shredded Mozzarella is perfectly normal and indicates the cheese is being kept at its best. This coating comes from cellulose (an anti-caking agent that prevents clumping) and natamycin (a natural preservative). Whether you’re using shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded Mozzarella, or Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese blends , these ingredients help maintain quality and freshness.

What is the best way to store shredded cheese?

Proper storage helps maintain the quality of all cheeses—whether it’s shredded cheese or block cheeses like old Cheddar cheese . Storage tips: - Keep your refrigerator between 1–4°C (34–38°F). - Store cheeses in their original packaging until opened. - After opening, carefully close the shredded cheese's zipper seal and place it in the meat or vegetable drawer, where the temperature is most stable.

SHREDDED CHEESE

Our ready-to-use natural cheese shreds let you serve up some “gratin” favourites, giving any baked or pasta dish a flavourful finish. Available in a convenient resealable package for maximum freshness every time.

Canada's Most Trusted Cheddar Cheese

Voted Most Trusted Brand in a tie in the Cheddar category, based on the 2026 Brandspark Canadian Shopper Study.

Triple Cheddar Shredded Cheese

Available in:
320g
500g
900g

View Details Where To By

Tex Mex Shredded Cheese

Available in:
320g
500g

View Details Where To By

Old Cheddar Shredded Cheese

Available in:
320g
500g

View Details Where To By

Mmmm... Bacon Natural Shredded Cheese with REAL Bacon

Available in:
300g

View Details Where To By

Italiano Natural Shredded Cheese

Available in:
320g
500g

View Details Where To By

Mozza Cheddar Shredded Cheese

Available in:
320g
500g

View Details Where To By

Pizza Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

Available in:
320g
500g

View Details Where To By

FAQ

: We do not recommend freezing any of our dairy products, including shredded Mozzarella cheese, shredded Cheddar cheese, or any of our shredded cheeses.

While freezing shredded cheese poses no food safety risk, it can significantly affect quality—including taste, texture, and melt performance.

Frozen shredded cheese may clump, dry out, or melt unevenly, including Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and other Armstrong shredded cheeses.
: Because of its fine format, shredded cheese—including shredded mozzarella, shredded Cheddar cheese, and blends like Mozzarella Cheddar cheese—melts faster and more evenly than block cheese.

Block cheese tends to melt more slowly and slightly more smoothly, while shredded cheese melts rapidly, making it ideal for pizzas, casseroles, pasta, and gratins.
: The white coating often seen on shredded cheese, grated cheese, or shredded Mozzarella is perfectly normal and indicates the cheese is being kept at its best.

This coating comes from cellulose (an anti-caking agent that prevents clumping) and natamycin (a natural preservative).
Whether you’re using shredded Cheddar cheese, shredded Mozzarella, or Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese blends, these ingredients help maintain quality and freshness.
: Proper storage helps maintain the quality of all cheeses—whether it’s shredded cheese or block cheeses like old Cheddar cheese.

Storage tips:
- Keep your refrigerator between 1–4°C (34–38°F).
- Store cheeses in their original packaging until opened.
- After opening, carefully close the shredded cheese's zipper seal and place it in the meat or vegetable drawer, where the temperature is most stable.