Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Boar's Head Cheese, White Vermont Cheddar
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Boar's Head Cheese, White Vermont Cheddar

Boar's Head
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
7g
Protein
200mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head White Vermont Cheddar (8 oz) is a familiar sight in the refrigerated specialty cheese aisle or deli case, usually shelved near other premium domestic cheddars, artisanal cheeses, and packaged charcuterie like prosciutto and Boar’s Head sliced meats. Shoppers reach for it on weekend grocery runs for brunch, last-minute party prep, or to top a weeknight casserole. Brand positioning leans upscale and traditional: Boar’s Head markets to consumers who want deli-quality, recognizable heritage, and a “better-for-you” image without boutique pricing — often targeting food-focused families and home cooks who value taste and trust a longstanding brand. Label characteristics include a clean-ingredient list prominently visible on pack (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), informal health halos like “simple ingredients” and “dairy-based,” but no organic certification or child-focused branding. Processing context: this is a fermented, pasteurized cheese made with minimal added ingredients — processed in the culinary-sense but not an ultra-processed product. Sensory details highlight a smooth yet slightly crumbly texture, creamy mouthfeel, and a mild-to-moderate sharpness that slices cleanly and melts predictably; it typically comes vacuum-wrapped or in a sealed retail wedge with Boar’s Head graphics and nutrition highlights. Rituals around use include slicing for sandwiches, cubing for snack trays and cheese boards, grating over mac and cheese, and pairing with crackers and apples. In American grocery culture it sits comfortably as a reliable, everyday premium cheddar — familiar, versatile, and easy to build simple meals or entertaining platters around.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein7g
* 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, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes..

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 milk, cultures, salt, and enzymes with fermentation and processing steps, this cheese is a processed food (NOVA 3) rather than an ultra-processed product because it contains few ingredients and no industrial formulations or additives typical of NOVA 4.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Boar's Head Cheese, White Vermont Cheddar

The White Vermont Cheddar can be a great addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a good source of protein and flavor. With 7 grams of protein per ounce and low sugar content, it can be a tasty way to fuel your day. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different folks, so consider your overall dietary goals!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicwholesomepracticalindulgent
$NaN
per package