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Boar's Head Smoked Gouda Cheese, Pre-Cut
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Boar's Head Smoked Gouda Cheese, Pre-Cut

Boar's Head
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Smoked Gouda Cheese, Pre-Cut is a deli-style, ready-to-serve smoked cheese blend sold as an 8-ounce pack. You'd most commonly find it in the refrigerated specialty cheese case or deli area, shelved near other pre-sliced and artisanal cheeses, packaged charcuterie, and gourmet crackers. It fits into a variety of shopping trips and meals — picked up for an easy picnic or wine-and-cheese night, tossed on a weekend brunch board, or grabbed as a convenient ingredient for an elevated grilled cheese or pasta. Boar's Head positions itself as a premium, heritage deli brand that signals quality and tradition; the marketing leans on craftsmanship, natural smoking with hickory and hardwoods, and appeals to shoppers seeking a slightly upscale, flavorful cheese without visiting a specialty shop. The label leans on health and quality halos like "naturally smoked" and straightforward ingredient listing; there are no organic or kid-focused claims, and the packaging feels adult-focused and upscale rather than playful. In plain processing terms, this is a prepared, pre-cut cheese product made from aged cheeses blended with added cream, water and functional additives to stabilize texture and shelf life. Sensory-wise it offers a rich, creamy mouthfeel with a smooth, semi-soft texture, mild cheddar bite, and subtle hickory smoke on the finish. The product typically arrives vacuum-sealed or in a clear plastic tray—ready to be unwrapped and arranged on a cheese board, melted into sandwiches, or portioned for snacks, making it a habitual choice for quick entertaining and everyday indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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:, Gouda, and, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Beta, Carotene, [Color]),, Water,, Cream,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial additives (sodium phosphate) and a preservative (calcium propionate) plus added water/cream and pre-processing steps, which aligns with ultra-processed product criteria.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Smoked Gouda Cheese, Pre-Cut

Well, that really depends on how you define 'healthy'! This cheese offers a decent amount of protein (6g per ounce) and is low in sugar, which makes it a tasty option for those looking to boost their protein intake without the added sugars. However, it's also a bit high in sodium and saturated fat, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
movie-night

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