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Chatham Village Traditional Cut Croutons, Cheese Garlic
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Chatham Village Traditional Cut Croutons, Cheese Garlic

Chatham Village
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
1g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Chatham Village Traditional Cut Croutons, Cheese Garlic is a small 5‑ounce bag of pre‑baked, seasoned bread cubes designed as a quick salad or soup topper. On the shelf you’d usually find it in the dry grocery aisle near other salad toppings, croutons, bread crumbs and shelf‑stable salad dressings, or tucked by soup mixes and snack crackers. It fits into quick weeknight dinners, potluck sides, game‑day grazing boards, or anyone grabbing last‑minute pantry additions for weekend brunch. The Chatham Village name reads like a comfort‑food neighborhood brand aimed at budget‑minded families and busy shoppers who want familiar flavors without fuss; the “Traditional Cut” and “Cheese Garlic” labeling leans on nostalgia and classic American salad rituals. Packaging typically comes in a clear or printed plastic bag so the golden cubes are visible, and front‑label cues such as “cheese” and “garlic” create a savory, indulgent halo even though no organic or specialty certifications appear. The ingredient list combines enriched wheat flour, vegetable oil, dehydrated Romano and garlic, with flavoring and freshness preservatives — in plain language, it’s an industrially processed convenience product. Sensory notes: crisp, crunchy little cubes with a toasty wheat backbone, a salty cheesy tang and a garlicky finish; a light buttery aroma from a natural butter flavoring may linger. Use is ritualistic and simple: shake a handful over a tossed salad, float on tomato soup, or eat straight from the bag at a party. The product trades freshness for shelf stability and ready‑to‑use convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 20
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Protein1g
* 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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Dehydrated, Romano, Cheese, (Part, Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Salt,, Water,, Yeast,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Natural, Butter, Flavor,, Annatto, Color,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Citric, Acid, and/or, Tocopherols, Added, to, Maintain, Freshness..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Tocopherols Added to Maintain Freshness - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined flours, industrially produced oils, dehydrated cheese and added flavorings/preservatives, indicating multiple processing steps and formulations typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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Common Questions about Chatham Village Traditional Cut Croutons, Cheese Garlic

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These croutons are low in calories, with just 40 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, making them a tasty way to add crunch to your salad without going overboard. However, they're not exactly a superfood; they do contain enriched wheat flour and some preservatives, so think of them as a fun sprinkle rather than a health food staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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