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Cabot Cream Cheese Bar
Dairy
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Cabot Cream Cheese Bar

Cabot Creamery
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cabot Cream Cheese Bar (8 oz) sits cold in the dairy case, usually on the same refrigerated shelf as other cream cheeses, specialty spreads, and butter—near the organic yogurts and boutique chèvres in a typical American supermarket. It’s the sort of product shoppers grab for breakfast spreads, midweek snack trays, holiday baking (think cheesecakes and frosting), and easy entertaining like bagels for weekend brunch. Cabot positions this item as a premium, regionally rooted product—Vermont provenance, cooperative dairy heritage, and a “made from first-quality New England milk and cream” narrative that appeals to families and home cooks who value taste and regional authenticity. The label leans into wholesome cues rather than flashy kid-targeted graphics: simple typography, claims about milk and cream, and no organic certification or explicit “natural” badges on the front. Health halos are subtle—emphasis is on flavor and quality rather than diet promises. In plain processing context, this cream cheese is a processed dairy spread that includes added stabilizers to maintain texture and shelf stability. Sensory details: inside the sturdy rectangular package is a thick, dense, spreadable paste—silky and creamy with a mild lactic tang and a rich dairy finish. Spoon or knife rituals are common: spreading on toasted bagels, folding into frostings, folding into dips, or dolloping on smoked salmon. The small, 8 oz bar format makes it convenient for single households or small gatherings and conveys a comforting, everyday-luxury ritual—familiar, reliable, and easy to incorporate into morning routines or last-minute entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein2g
* 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, and, cream,, salt,, stabilizers, (guar,, locust, bean,, and, xanthan, gum),, cheese, culture.

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?

Although based on milk and cream, the inclusion of industrial stabilizers (guar, locust bean, xanthan gum) and formulated texture/stability places it in NOVA 4 as an ultra-processed food product.

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Common Questions about Cabot Cream Cheese Bar

The Cabot Cream Cheese Bar can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something creamy to spread on a bagel or use in a dip. With 100 calories and 10g of fat per serving, it’s not exactly a low-calorie option, but it also doesn't have added sugars or artificial ingredients, which is a plus. Ultimately, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs and goals!

Perfect For

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