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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 this Alp and Dell Muenster in the cheese aisle or deli counter, ready for weekend grilled cheeses, sandwich throwbacks, or a casual picnic cheese board. It gives a mild, comforting and slightly indulgent vibe—melty and nostalgic—while its short ingredient list (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto) and gentle processing explain its smooth texture and natural flavor; it's processed cheese rather than a heavily engineered ultraprocessed product.

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?

Made from pasteurized cultured milk with salt, enzymes and annatto and no industrial additives or emulsifiers, this cheese is a processed food (NOVA 3): it undergoes fermentation and pasteurization but is not formulated as an ultraprocessed product (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
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingindulgent
$8.49
per package