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Galbani, Whole Milk String Mozzarella Cheese
Dairy
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Galbani, Whole Milk String Mozzarella Cheese

Galbani
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
7g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Galbani Whole Milk String Mozzarella Cheese is a familiar sight in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved with other fresh cheeses, shredded mozzarellas, butter and deli cheeses. Packaged in clear plastic with visible individual sticks or a resealable pouch, it reads as a grab-and-go, family-friendly snack from a legacy Italian-American brand. You’ll find it in carts during quick weeknight runs, back-to-school shopping, and when shoppers are picking up ingredients for pizzas, salads or antipasto plates. The product’s positioning leans on authenticity and convenience: Galbani’s heritage suggests Old World cheesemaking while marketing emphasizes “real cheese,” simple ingredients and suitability for kids — a mild, milky flavor and the nostalgic ritual of peeling off strings. Label characteristics often highlight pasteurization, “whole milk” and non-artificial ingredients, creating a wholesome halo; it rarely carries organic certification and instead trades on trust and tradition rather than premium organic claims. In plain processing terms, it’s a made cheese — milk cultured, coagulated and stretched — pasteurized and portioned for convenience rather than an ultra-processed snack. Sensory details: a soft, elastic texture that pulls into thin strands, a smooth, milky mouthfeel and a subtly salty finish; it melts cleanly for pizza or bakes and snacks well straight from the package. Rituals around it are domestic and social — slipped into lunchboxes, handed to children at soccer practice, shredded onto Sunday pizza, or served on a simple cheeseboard. It fits squarely into everyday American food routines as a practical, reassuring dairy staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein7g
* 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,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, and, 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?

Made from pasteurized milk, salt, cultures and enzymes with minimal additives and packaged for convenience, it is a processed food (NOVA 3) rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Galbani, Whole Milk String Mozzarella Cheese

The Whole Milk String Mozzarella Cheese can definitely fit into a balanced diet. It’s a good source of protein (7g per serving) and calcium, which is great for bone health. Just remember that it’s higher in fat compared to some other cheeses, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

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

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