Cabot Lite
Also known as: Cabot Lite50
Cabot Lite is the reduced-fat cheddar range of the Vermont co-op brand Cabot; its main cheese is Lite 50% Sharp cheddar.
Cabot Lite is the reduced-fat cheddar range of the Cabot brand, owned by the farmer co-operative Cabot Creamery Co-operative in Vermont, USA.
The main cheese of the range is Lite 50% Sharp: a sharp cheddar made from cow's milk which, as its name says, has 50% less fat than regular cheddar. To keep the flavour pronounced it is made as a Sharp cheddar, ripened longer than a gentle Mild.
Reduced-fat cheddar is firmer than regular cheddar and melts more slowly, so for sauces it is best grated finely and added over moderate heat. It suits sandwiches, salads, omelettes and bakes, and works as a snack with vegetables or crackers.
Keep it in the fridge and wrap it tightly once opened. Other cheeses of this class are listed under Hard cheeses.
Why it matters to you: if you watch the fat in your diet, a reduced-fat cheddar gives a familiar taste with less fat; check the label for exact figures.
Facts
| Raw material | cow's milk |
|---|---|
| Main use | sandwiches, salads, omelettes, bakes |
| Country | United States (Vermont) |
What it includes
How it connects to Cheese
Cabot Lite → kind of → 🧀 Cheddar → kind of → 🧀 Cheese
Links
- Part of
- Cabot, 🪨 Hard cheeses, 🧀 Cheddar
Frequently asked questions
What does 50% mean in Cabot Lite 50% Sharp?
The cheese has 50% less fat than regular cheddar.
Does Cabot Lite melt?
Yes, but more slowly than regular cheddar; grate it finely for sauces.
Similar
Cabot Classic Cheddar · Cabot Specialty Cheddar · Cabot Flavored Cheese · Kerrygold Skellig · Cathedral City Lactose Free · Pilgrims Choice Lighter