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Friendship Farmer'S Cheese
Dairy
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Friendship Farmer'S Cheese

Friendship Dairies
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
4g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Friendship Dairies Farmer's Cheese (7.5 oz) reads like a small, old‑world staple tucked into the American dairy aisle. You'd spot it in the refrigerated dairy section near cottage cheese, ricotta, quark and specialty soft cheeses, often shelved by other breakfast‑friendly spreads and alongside yogurt cups and cream cheese tubs. It fits quiet grocery runs for breakfast staples, weekend brunch shopping, and Sunday meal‑prep trips where shoppers pick up simple, versatile proteins. Brand positioning leans traditional and approachable: the name “Friendship” and the product’s “Farmer’s Cheese” label evoke home‑style, small‑farm sensibility and uncomplicated ingredients — appealing to shoppers seeking familiar, mildly artisanal dairy without gourmet price tags. The label typically avoids cartoon kid branding and flashy health claims; instead it trades on a wholesome, homespun vibe with emphasis on cultured milk and short ingredient lists rather than organic certification or superfood marketing. Processing context: made by culturing and draining milk with added salt, it is a simply processed cheese rather than an industrial, highly formulated product. Sensory details: expect a mild tang, clean milky flavor, and a soft but slightly crumbly texture that sits between ricotta and queso fresco; low‑fat formulations are a touch firmer and less creamy. Packaging is usually a small sealed tub or foil/film wrapper that invites spooning, spreading, or crumbling. Rituals include spreading on bagels, mixing with jam or honey for breakfast, folding into pancakes or blintzes, or crumbling over salads — a quietly versatile dairy item in everyday American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 7
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein4g
* 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, Lowfat, Milk,, Salt..

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?

Made from cultured lowfat milk and salt with simple fermentation and minimal additives, this product is a processed cheese rather than an ultra‑processed formulation. The short ingredient list and traditional production place it in NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Friendship Farmer'S Cheese

It really depends on what you're looking for! With just 35 calories and 4 grams of protein per ounce, it's a great option if you're after something low in calories and high in protein. However, if you're watching your fat intake, keep in mind it has 2.5 grams of total fat, so context matters!

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