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Processed cheese is made from a blend of natural cheeses mixed with emulsifying salts, water, milk fats, milk proteins, salt, colours and flavourings then heated and blended to create a consistent, uniform, meltable product with a longer shelf life! How appetizing!
I can't remember when I moved to Balderson but it was many years ago. It's available at Costco and is an excellent cheese. Costco doesn't have Balderson slices, but the cheese slices I buy are "real cheese", not processed. Perhaps when we get a larger Costco they may carry the slices. I will check the new Costco Business Center the next time I go as they could have them. In any case, I buy these at Costco too as they are pre-sliced and really handy to have as an easy snack:
The origins of Balderson Cheese trace back to 1881, when dairy farmers in Lanark County, Ontario joined forces to create a cooperative cheese factory. They built a modest wood‑frame building at a rural crossroads known as Balderson Corners, named after John Balderson, a retired British army sergeant who settled there in the 1860s.
Pooling their milk and resources, these farmers set out to produce a local cheddar that reflected the quality of their land and livestock. This collaboration marked the birth of the Balderson Corners Cheese Factory, the foundation of the brand we know today.
As the factory prospered, a village grew around it. Balderson Corners became a lively hub where farmers, families, and merchants gathered. The factory’s success even attracted competitors, but none could match the distinctive sharpness, smooth texture, and careful aging that defined Balderson cheddar.
By the late 19th century, Balderson was already earning national recognition. The factory was one of twelve Ontario cheese producers that contributed curds to the famous 22,000‑lb “Mammoth Cheese” showcased at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago—a symbol of Canadian dairy excellence.
n 1928, disaster struck when the original factory was destroyed by fire. But the community’s commitment to its cheese was unwavering. A new factory was quickly built, allowing production to continue without missing a season.
Over the decades that followed:
• The factory expanded multiple times
• A dedicated Balderson Cheese store opened in 1970
• The brand continued to win national awards and international recognition for quality
By the late 20th century, Balderson had grown from a rural cooperative into a respected name in Canadian dairy.
Another great Canadian company to patronize!
