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Boar's Head Muenster Cheese, Natural
Deli
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Boar's Head Muenster Cheese, Natural

Boar's Head
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
6g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Muenster Cheese, Natural is a familiar, mid-aisle specialty found in the refrigerated cheese section or deli case, often shelved near other semi-soft cheeses, packaged deli meats, and artisanal spreads. The 8 oz block or pre-sliced packs sit alongside Wisconsin-made cheeses and premium branded offerings, making it an easy grab for shoppers who want a reliable, mellow melting cheese. This product suits casual dinner runs, weekend brunches, sandwich-shopping trips, and snack- or entertaining-focused shopping like game-day platters or movie-night trays. Boar's Head positions itself as a legacy, quality-conscious brand — heritage-driven, crafted under “Master Cheesemakers” language — aimed at shoppers who value taste and craftsmanship over bargain pricing; the marketing leans toward traditional, slightly upscale American deli culture rather than trend-driven foodie angles. The label emphasizes “Natural” and “Made in Wisconsin,” creating a wholesome, artisanal halo without organic certification; there’s no child-focused branding or health gimmicks, just straightforward ingredient claims. In plain terms, this is a traditionally made, pasteurized and cultured cheese: milk is pasteurized and transformed with cultures, salt and enzymes, then colored with annatto — a simple processing pathway compared with heavily formulated products. Sensory notes: creamy, smooth texture with a mild, slightly tangy flavor and an edible annatto-tinged rind; it melts well on sandwiches, blankets pizzas and comforts on a cheese board. Packaged in plastic-wrapped blocks or vacuum-sealed slices, it fits ritual uses like slicing for sandwiches, cubing for platters, or melting over eggs and burgers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein6g
* 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

Ingredients:, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, 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 product: made from pasteurized milk with added cultures, enzymes, salt and annatto and manufactured into a cheese block, so it fits NOVA group 3 rather than an unprocessed whole food.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Muenster Cheese, Natural

It really depends on your definition of healthy! Muenster cheese offers a decent protein punch with 6 grams per ounce, which can be great for a snack or part of a meal. But like all cheeses, it's also relatively high in fat and sodium, so if you're watching those, balance is key.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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