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Alouette Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread
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Alouette Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread

Alouette
6.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Alouette Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread (6.5 oz) is a small refrigerated spread that lives in the chilled cheese and deli section of the supermarket—shelved near flavored cream cheeses, prepackaged soft cheeses, dips and party spreads, and often close to the hummus and refrigerated charcuterie accompaniments. It suits quick entertaining and casual home snacking occasions: think bagel- and toast-based weekend brunches, last-minute game-day platters, or an easy movie-night snack spread across crackers and cut vegetables. The Alouette brand leans into a lightly gourmet, European-inspired identity: approachable, flavorful spreads marketed to adults who want an easy upgrade for entertaining without the fuss of making something from scratch. Packaging and label copy typically emphasize real dairy—pasteurized cultured milk and cream—and the savory flavor profile, creating a mild “natural” health halo; there is no organic certification listed in the ingredient details and the design is not kid-focused or cartoonish. In plain terms of processing, this is a commercially formulated cheese spread that includes stabilizers and a preservative to keep texture and shelf-life consistent. Sensory-wise it is smooth and spreadable, creamy with a savory-sweet caramelized onion note, flecks of chive, a subtle tang from cultured dairy, and a slight density that holds on crackers without running. Sold in a small resealable plastic tub, the ritual is spoon-and-spread—loaded onto bagels, smeared on sandwiches, dotted on baked potatoes, or placed in the center of a casual cheese board for guests to scoop.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 tbsp
Servings per Container: 6
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pasteurized, Cultured, Milk, and, Cream,, Onion,, Chive,, Spices,, Salt,, Molasses,, Vinegar,, Guar, Gum,, Sorbic, Acid, (to, Maintain, Freshness),, Caron, Bean, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial additives (guar gum, carob bean gum) and a preservative (sorbic acid) alongside flavoring ingredients, indicating a formulated, ready-to-eat product typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Alouette Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This spread offers a creamy, flavorful addition to your snacks or meals with 90 calories per serving. It's not exactly a superfood, but it can fit nicely into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something indulgent yet not overly loaded with sugars.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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