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Cabot Creamery Pimento Cheese Spread - 7 oz.
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Cabot Creamery Pimento Cheese Spread - 7 oz.

Cabot Creamery
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cabot Creamery Pimento Cheese Spread (7 oz) is a refrigerated deli-style spread that fits neatly on the refrigerated shelf with dips, packaged cheeses and ready-to-eat spreads. You'd spot it near cream cheeses, specialty shredded cheddars, hummus and small tubs of olive tapenade — the chilled aisle for snackables and sandwich enhancers. It reads like a Southern comfort classic given a Vermont twist: award-winning Cabot cheddar front-and-center on the label, promising a tangy, savory base punctuated by sweet red pimento pieces. Occasions for use range from game-day snacking and backyard barbecues to casual sandwiches and easy appetizer platters for impromptu guests. The brand positioning is decidedly artisanal-mainstream — a heritage New England cooperative leaning on farmhouse authenticity and strong cheddar credentials to appeal to families, home cooks and cheese enthusiasts who want a premium, convenient product. Label claims emphasize Cabot cheddar and flavor, not organic certification; the pack uses friendly, homey language and imagery rather than overtly “kid-targeted” marketing, though its ease-of-use is family-friendly. From a processing perspective it’s a prepared dairy spread: made from cheeses and added stabilizers, gums and preservatives to hold texture and shelf life. Sensory details: creamy, spreadable body with a slightly grainy cheddar tang, soft creaminess from the cream cheese, scattered soft pimento bits, and a mildly salty, savory finish with a hint of sweetness. Packaged in a small plastic tub, it’s a grab-and-spread ritual — dollop it on crackers, smear on a sandwich or warm slightly for a gooey grilled-cheese addition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 7
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars2g
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

Cheddar, Cheese, (Fresh, Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Cream, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk, And, Cream,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum),, Pimentos, (Peppers,, Water,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride),, Whey,, Salad, Dressing, (Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Eggs,, Sugar,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Food, Starch, Modified,, Salt,, Spice,, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Calcium, Disodium, Edta,, Natural, Flavor),, Sea, Salt,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Onion, Powder,, Cayenne, Pepper,, Lactic, Acid,, Garlic, Powder,, Paprika,, Guar, Gum,, Potato, Starch,, Powdered, Cellulose..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo 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 multiple industrial additives (modified starch, gums, preservatives, emulsifiers, powdered cellulose and 'natural flavor') and a ready-to-eat formulation, characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cabot Creamery Pimento Cheese Spread - 7 oz.

The Cabot Pimento Cheese Spread can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're a cheese lover! With 90 calories and 7 grams of fat per two-tablespoon serving, it’s not exactly a health food, but it’s low in sugar and offers some protein. Healthy can mean different things to different people; if you’re looking for a tasty snack to enjoy in moderation, this spread can definitely be part of that!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

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