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Borden Natural Cheese Slices, Swiss
Dairy
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Borden Natural Cheese Slices, Swiss

Borden
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
4g
Protein
25mg
Sodium
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Borden Natural Cheese Slices, Swiss is a familiar dairy staple found in the refrigerated dairy aisle, usually stacked near other sliced and packaged cheeses, shredded cheese, and the deli counter where shoppers assemble sandwich ingredients. The 5 oz pack signals a small-family or single-household convenience purchase; packaging is typically a resealable plastic tray or stacked wrapped slices for easy grabbing. This product fits everyday occasions: quick school or work lunches, last-minute sandwich assembly, simple brunch melts, and road-trip snacks. Brand positioning leans on Borden's long-standing American dairy heritage—approachable, family-friendly, and value-oriented—appealing to shoppers seeking a recognizable, dependable cheese without gourmet pretension. The package emphasizes simple, natural-sounding language such as pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese culture, which creates a mild health halo without organic certification or child-focused mascot branding. In plain processing terms, this is a traditionally made natural cheese: milk cultured and set with enzymes, then sliced and packaged. Sensory details include a mild, nutty Swiss profile with subtle tang, a semi-firm yet supple texture that slices cleanly and melts reasonably well; slices are thin and uniform, making them easy to layer on sandwiches, burgers, or grilled cheese. Rituals around use are straightforward—pull a slice for a sandwich, fold onto an omelet, or lay warm over a burger. In American grocery culture it reads as a no-nonsense, reliable cheese: not trendy or artisanal, but a go-to for households that prioritize convenience, familiarity, and consistent performance in everyday meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein4g
* 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, Part-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, 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?

Ingredients are simple dairy components (pasteurized part-skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes) with no industrial additives, placing it in NOVA group 3 as a processed food made from whole foods with minor preservation/processing steps.

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Common Questions about Borden Natural Cheese Slices, Swiss

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These slices are relatively low in sugar and have a decent amount of protein, making them a solid choice for a snack or sandwich addition. If you're looking for something that's minimally processed and still packed with flavor, these fit the bill nicely!

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
road-trip

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