@mjp28 said: ..........  back to the original thought about packaged shredded cheeses,  particularly mild  regular  or better yet  sharp cheddar. My wife occasionally uses packaged mild  -or-   regular cheddar for toppings for cooking, salads or similar foods.  What brought it to mind was we're having tacos for lunch today.    Cinco de Mayo day ! ? You need to talk to the good woman. Hell in the USA even the sharpest commercially shredded cheddar is barely flavorful enough. ? WSS