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Galbani Mozzarella Cheese Chunk Part Skim
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Galbani Mozzarella Cheese Chunk Part Skim

Galbani
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
6g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
5
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Galbani Mozzarella Cheese Chunk Part Skim is a familiar refrigerated staple you'll find in the dairy aisle near other fresh cheeses — think mozzarella logs, burrata, ricotta tubs and packaged shredded mozzarella — often stacked beside deli meats and pizza toppings. Packaged as a 16 oz vacuum-sealed chunk with clean, Italian-inspired branding, it reads like an approachable, family-friendly cheese meant for everyday use. Shoppers pull it for quick weeknight pizzas, caprese salads, sandwich build-ups, or to shred and melt for pasta bakes; it also heads to brunch baskets for tomato-and-mozzarella toasts. Galbani positions itself as an accessible, traditionally Italian dairy brand — heritage cues and simple typography suggest authenticity and home cooking rather than gourmet artisan exclusivity — appealing to mainstream families and cooks who want convenience plus a touch of tradition. The label emphasizes familiar words like “pasteurized” and “part-skim,” which convey a modest health halo (lower fat than whole-milk mozzarella) but there’s no organic seal or child-focused gimmicks; packaging leans practical rather than playful. In plain processing terms this is a made cheese: milk is pasteurized and curdled with vinegar and enzymes, salted and formed into a chunk — a straightforward transformation of milk rather than a long industrial reformulation. Sensory-wise it’s mildly milky and slightly tangy, with a springy, moist texture that slices, shreds, and melts with a soft stretch; aroma is gentle and milky. Rituals around it are domestic and convivial — family pizza night, a summer salad plated with basil and tomatoes, or the quick snack sliced with bread and olives — positioning it as a reliably comforting ingredient in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein6g
* 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,, Vinegar,, 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 product: milk is pasteurized and transformed into cheese with added vinegar, salt, and enzymes. Ingredients are simple and few, but the manufacturing steps place it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Galbani Mozzarella Cheese Chunk Part Skim

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This mozzarella chunk has 80 calories and 6 grams of protein per ounce, making it a decent option for a snack or as part of a meal. It’s not loaded with sugars or artificial ingredients, so if you're looking for a straightforward cheese option, it fits the bill!

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