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Crystal Farms Box Cream Cheese
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Crystal Farms Box Cream Cheese

Crystal Farms
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crystal Farms Box Cream Cheese is a familiar sight in the refrigerated dairy case, typically shelved with other cream cheeses, spreads, and soft cheeses near butter and deli cheeses. Packaged in an 8-ounce box, it reads as a mainstream, family-friendly product: soft, spreadable, and marketed with Midwestern farm values. The label highlights “no artificial flavors or colors” and emphasizes support for regional dairy farms, but it is not labeled organic and contains texture stabilizers (guar gum, xanthan gum, carob bean gum). You’ll spot it on shopping lists for weekend bagel runs, holiday baking projects, and everyday sandwich and dip making. It’s positioned to appeal to value-conscious families and home cooks seeking a reliable, classic cream cheese without flashy gourmet claims — practical, wholesome branding that leans on farm-and-family storytelling. The package ritual is simple: peel, spread, stir into batters or frostings, or fold into savory spreads; the pasteurized milk-and-cream base gives a rich, mildly tangy dairy flavor and a smooth, dense, yet easily spreadable texture. In plain processing context, this is an industrially produced cream cheese that uses added gums to stabilize texture and extend shelf performance. Sensory cues are familiar — cool, creamy mouthfeel, subtle lactic tang — and usage scenarios range from schmearing on a warm bagel at breakfast to folding into cheesecake batters for holiday desserts. Overall, Crystal Farms Box Cream Cheese occupies the reliable, comfort-food corner of American refrigerators: approachable, widely available, and designed for everyday use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 8
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Guar, Gum,, Xanthan, Gum,, Carob, Bean, Gum..

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?

Though based on milk and cream, the product includes industrial additives (guar gum, xanthan gum, carob bean gum) used to modify texture and shelf life, placing it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Crystal Farms Box Cream Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Crystal Farms cream cheese packs in 90 calories and 9 grams of fat per ounce, which is pretty standard for cream cheese. It’s not high in protein or fiber, so if you’re looking for a nutrient powerhouse, you might want to pair it with something like whole grain bread or veggies.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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