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Crystal Farms Sliced Swiss Cheese
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Crystal Farms Sliced Swiss Cheese

Crystal Farms
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
5g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crystal Farms Sliced Swiss Cheese (7 oz) is typically found in the refrigerated dairy aisle on the pre-sliced/sandwich cheese shelf, tucked near other sliced cheeses, deli meats, butter and convenient sandwich accoutrements. It reads as an everyday, approachable product for shoppers grabbing ingredients for lunches, quick weeknight dinners, backyard burger nights or casual entertaining. Occasions where it shines include packed school lunches, simple sandwiches for work or road trips, brunch boards and weeknight burgers. Brand positioning emphasizes Midwestern farm and family values — messaging about sourcing 100% Midwest dairy and supporting farm families appeals to practical, value-minded households who want familiarity and provenance without premium artisanal pricing. Label characteristics include the words cultured, pasteurized and part-skim and a callout that the cheese is aged over 60 days; these cues create a natural/wholesome halo, but there is no organic certification or child-focused branding. Processing context: this is a traditionally produced cheese made from cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, salt and enzymes — a processed dairy product produced by standard cheesemaking rather than a highly engineered cheese food. Sensory details: thin, uniform slices with the mild buttery-nutty flavor and small characteristic Swiss 'eyes', a semi-firm yet yielding texture that melts pleasantly on burgers or in omelets; presented in vacuum-sealed or plastic-sleeve sliced packaging for easy layering and fridge storage. Rituals of use include grabbing a slice for a lunchtime sandwich, folding it into a hot omelet, or arranging several slices on a casual snack plate alongside crackers and cured meats. Nutrition cues such as about 80 calories and low sodium per slice support its everyday, family-friendly positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein5g
* 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

Cultured, Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed cheese made from pasteurized cultured milk, salt and enzymes — a traditionally made dairy product with minimal added ingredients but industrial processing for slicing and packaging, fitting NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Crystal Farms Sliced Swiss Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Crystal Farms Sliced Swiss Cheese offers a decent amount of calcium and protein, but it's also got some saturated fat. If you're looking for a tasty way to add flavor to your meal without loading up on carbs, this could fit the bill, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
game-day-prep

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