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Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar Cheese, pre-sliced
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Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar Cheese, pre-sliced

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

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar Cheese, pre-sliced, is a familiar premium deli-style cheese that you’ll typically find in the refrigerated cheese and deli section of the supermarket, stacked near other specialty cheddars, sliced deli meats, and charcuterie board ingredients like olives and crackers. Packaged in an 8 oz vacuum-sealed or resealable plastic tray with visible neat slices, it reads as a convenient, slightly upscale everyday cheese. The label emphasizes provenance — "made with milk sourced from regional family farms" — and traditional aging (three months) to signal authentic flavor without making organic or diet guarantees. You won’t see bright kid-focused graphics; instead the Boar’s Head brand leans on heritage, quality and deli-bench credibility, appealing to shoppers who want reliable taste for sandwiches, lunchboxes, snack plates, or quick entertaining. Sensory notes: expect a pleasantly mild, rich Cheddar flavor, smooth creamy mouthfeel, and firm-but-sliceable texture that melts well for grilled cheese and casseroles while holding up on a sandwich or cheese board. Rituals around this product are everyday practical: slipping a slice into a school lunch, layering it in an afternoon sandwich, or arranging it with cured meats and fruit for impromptu guests. Processing context: this is a conventionally made pasteurized cheese — simple ingredients (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), aged and then pre-sliced and packaged for convenience. The overall story positions it as a trusted, convenient, slightly artisanal option for shoppers who want dependable flavor and easy use in home cooking and snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
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

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?

This is a processed food (NOVA 3): a natural cheese made from pasteurized milk, cultures, salt and enzymes that has been aged, sliced and packaged — few additives but clearly industrially processed for convenience.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Vermont Cheddar Cheese, pre-sliced

The Vermont Cheddar Cheese is a good source of protein, with 7g per serving, which can help keep you feeling full. It’s also gluten-free, making it a great option for those with gluten sensitivities. However, it’s important to enjoy it in moderation, especially since it contains saturated fat and sodium.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
game-day-prep

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