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Crystal Farms Wisconsin Onion & Chive Cream Cheese Spread
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Crystal Farms Wisconsin Onion & Chive Cream Cheese Spread

Crystal Farms
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crystal Farms Wisconsin Onion & Chive Cream Cheese Spread is a small 8 oz plastic tub of tangy, spreadable cheese designed for the refrigerated dairy aisle. You’ll typically find it alongside other cream cheeses, flavored spreads, dip tubs, sour cream and packaged bagels — an easy grab near breakfast and deli items. This product is marketed as a Midwest dairy offering, leaning on Wisconsin provenance and family-farm sourcing to convey trust and traditional dairy quality; the brand positioning targets everyday shoppers who want familiar, regionally rooted products rather than artisanal or organic premium lines. The label leans into “natural” cues (pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, dried chives and onions) and wholesome imagery, but contains stabilizers and “natural flavor” claims rather than organic or non-GMO certifications. It is soft and creamy in texture, with visible flecks of dried chives and onion, a mild tang and smooth mouthfeel that spreads easily on bagels, crackers or a hot baked potato; the ritual is casual — scoop with a knife for breakfast, dollop on hors d’oeuvres for a party, or stir into hot mashed potatoes for extra creaminess. Processing context: made from dairy with added gums, emulsifiers and preservatives to maintain texture and shelf life in a ready-to-spread format. Packaging is a squat, resealable plastic tub with a peelable film and plastic lid for repeated use. Overall it sits in American grocery culture as an accessible, family-friendly convenience product that promises classic flavor and easy spreading rather than single-origin or minimally processed credentials.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 7
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
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

Pasteruized, Milk, and, Cream,, Water,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Chives*,, Guar, Gum,, Onions*,, Lactic, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, Flavor,, Carob, Bean, Gum,, Natamycin, (Mold, Inhibitor)., *Dried..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
No 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 (guar gum, xanthan gum, carob bean gum), 'natural flavor', and a mold inhibitor, indicating an industrially formulated ready-to-eat product characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Crystal Farms Wisconsin Onion & Chive Cream Cheese Spread

The healthiness of the Onion & Chive Cream Cheese Spread really depends on your dietary goals. At 80 calories per 2 tablespoons, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a tasty way to add flavor to your meals. Just keep in mind that it's not high in protein or fiber, so it’s best enjoyed as a complement to other nutrient-dense foods.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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