
Athenos Cheese Chunk, Feta Traditional
What You Should Know
Athenos Cheese Chunk, Feta Traditional (8 oz) is a familiar Mediterranean-style cheese you'll typically find in the refrigerated dairy or specialty cheese section of American grocery stores, often shelved near other crumbled cheeses, olives, hummus and prewashed salad greens or in the deli case. It reads as an everyday pantry-to-plate product: shoppers reach for it on weeknight salad runs, weekend brunches, or when assembling a quick mezze platter for guests. The brand positions itself as an approachable, mainstream take on Greek flavors — not artisanal or imported, but reliable and broadly appealing to families and home cooks who want authentic-tasting ingredients without specialty-shop prices. The label highlights pasteurization and simple-sounding ingredients and even calls out natamycin as a “natural mold inhibitor,” language that can create a mild health halo while not claiming organic certification. In plain processing terms, this is a made cheese product from pasteurized part-skim milk treated with cultures, salt and enzymes, with a preservative added for shelf stability. Sensory-wise, Athenos feta is crumbly and creamy with a bright, tangy-salty bite; the 8-oz format typically comes in a sealed plastic tub or wrapped block that invites crumbling over salads, stirring into omelets, scattering on roast vegetables, or folding into spanakopita. The ritual is tactile and social — a quick crumble with a fork, a washed-down brine on the tongue, a finishing flourish on plates shared at casual dinners or family lunches. Its everyday convenience and recognizable Mediterranean branding make it a go-to for cooks seeking an easy savory lift.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Cultured, Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Natamycin, (Natural, Mold, Inhibitor)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Made from pasteurized cultured milk with salt, enzymes and a mold inhibitor (natamycin), this is a processed cheese product: traditional cheesemaking plus a food‑industry preservative aligns with NOVA group 3.
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Common Questions about Athenos Cheese Chunk, Feta Traditional
Athenos Feta can be a healthy addition to your diet, especially if you're looking for a flavorful cheese. With 70 calories and 4 grams of protein per ounce, it’s a decent choice for a protein boost without going overboard on calories. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals and needs.
