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Muenster Cheese
dairy-eggs/cheese
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Muenster Cheese

Alp and Dell
Available at Whole Foods
450
Calories
27g
Protein
940mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find Alp and Dell Muenster in the refrigerated cheese aisle or deli counter — a mellow, creamy block kept chilled and ready for grilled cheese, sandwiches, or snack boards. It gives off a nostalgic, comforting vibe with mild flavor and good meltability; the short ingredient list (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto) and basic processing (pasteurization and culturing) suggest traditional cheese-making rather than heavy ultraprocessing, which helps explain its smooth texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories450
% Daily Value*
Total Fat40g51%
Saturated Fat27g135%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol110mg37%
Sodium940mg41%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Protein27g
* 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

Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk, Salt, Enzymes, &, Annatto, (color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed food (NOVA 3): made from cultured pasteurized milk with added salt, enzymes, and annatto. The short, recognizable ingredient list and absence of industrial emulsifiers or long additive lists indicate traditional processing rather than ultraprocessing (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Muenster Cheese

Healthiness can be a bit subjective, but Muenster Cheese is high in protein, which makes it a great choice for a satisfying snack or a meal addition. With 450 calories and 40 grams of fat per 4 oz serving, it's not exactly a low-calorie option, so moderation is key. If you're looking for a source of calcium and protein, it might fit nicely into your diet, especially if you're pairing it with some whole grains or fruits.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingindulgentpractical
$8.49
per package