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Kraft Old English Cheese Spread
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Kraft Old English Cheese Spread

Kraft
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
5g
Protein
570mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kraft Old English Cheese Spread is a small, 5‑ounce glass jar of pasteurized process cheddar spread that sits at the intersection of convenience and classic American snacking. Store placement: you’ll most often find it in the refrigerated dairy or specialty cheese case near other processed cheese spreads, dips, and single‑serve party cheeses, often shelved close to crackers and party snack items. Occasions: shoppers reach for it on game days, quick weeknight snacks, or when packing easy school or after‑work lunches. Brand positioning: Kraft markets Old English as a familiar, budget‑friendly, family‑oriented product that trades on nostalgia and approachable, sharp cheddar flavor rather than artisanal provenance; it appeals to parents, busy households, and anyone seeking an easy, kid‑friendly cheese solution. Label characteristics: packaging emphasizes “pasteurized process cheese,” sometimes touts real cheddar content, but has no organic or natural certification; any “real cheese” phrasing can create a mild health halo despite the highly processed formulation. Processing context: this is a manufactured process cheese spread made by blending cheese with water, emulsifying salts, preservatives, and color for shelf stability and spreadability — a convenience product rather than a minimally processed cheese. Sensory details: bright golden‑orange spread with a smooth, creamy, almost velvety texture, a sharp yet rounded cheddar bite, and a slightly salty finish from its high sodium; the jar is resealable for dipping, spreading on crackers or toast, dolloping on burgers, or stirring into macaroni and cheese. Rituals include party platters, late‑night snacking, and quick weeknight comfort dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium570mg25%
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

CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, WATER,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SALT,, LACTIC, ACID,, SORBIC, ACID, AS, A, PRESERVATIVE,, APOCAROTENAL, (COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbic acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Apocarotenal - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

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?

This product is an industrially formulated pasteurized process cheese spread containing emulsifiers (sodium phosphate), preservatives (sorbic acid), added color, and added water—characteristics of ultra‑processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kraft Old English Cheese Spread

Well, 'healthy' can be subjective! This cheese spread is rich in flavor and protein, with 5 grams per serving, but it also packs a bit of sodium at 570 mg. If you're looking for a tasty addition to your snacks rather than a health food, this might just hit the spot!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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