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Crystal Farms Cream Cheese, Original 8 oz
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Crystal Farms Cream Cheese, Original 8 oz

Crystal Farms
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crystal Farms Cream Cheese, Original 8 oz, is a familiar dairy spread that you’d find in the refrigerated dairy aisle near other soft cheeses, butter tubs, and bagel spreads. Packaged in a convenient plastic tub, this spreadable cream cheese leans on Midwestern farm imagery and family-focused messaging — the label highlights regional sourcing and a no-artificial-flavors-or-colors claim to appeal to shoppers seeking simple, trustworthy dairy. It reads as an every-day staple for bagel breakfasts, weekend brunches, sandwich assemblies, and quick appetizers during casual gatherings. Clinically smooth and mildly tangy, the texture is dense yet spreadable straight from the tub, ideal for schmearing on toasted bagels, folding into dips, or softening into frosting for holiday baking rituals. The ritual often involves spooning, spreading, or whisking it with seasonings; the tub format emphasizes convenience and repeated use. Label characteristics include a wholesome, family-oriented aesthetic, a ‘‘natural’’-leaning health halo with the explicit absence of artificial flavors and colors, but no organic certification or specialty diet badges. Processing context: this is a manufactured dairy product — it starts from milk and cream and is stabilized into a consistent spreadable form with added gums common in commercial soft cheeses. Sensory cues are creamy, slightly lactic flavor with a smooth, elastic mouthfeel; packaging is lightweight and resealable for multi-use convenience. Culturally, it sits in the comfort-food corner of American groceries — a versatile, approachable ingredient that bridges homemade breakfasts and quick, store-bought convenience while leaning on farm-friendly branding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
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?

Although based on milk and cream, the inclusion of stabilizers like guar gum, xanthan gum, and carob bean gum and its industrially processed, tub-ready format align with characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). These additives and packaging are typical of formulations designed for extended shelf-life and uniform texture rather than simple culinary preparation.

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Common Questions about Crystal Farms Cream Cheese, Original 8 oz

Well, that depends on what 'healthy' means to you! Crystal Farms Cream Cheese is relatively low in sugar and has a decent amount of fats, which can be great for those following a low-carb lifestyle. But if you’re looking for a high-protein option or something completely free of additives, you might want to explore other choices.

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
game-day-prep

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