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Organic Valley String Cheese
Dairy
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Organic Valley String Cheese

Organic Valley®
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
7g
Protein
210mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Organic Valley® String Cheese presents itself as a familiar, grab-and-go dairy snack anchored in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved near other snack cheeses, mozzarella sticks, yogurt tubes and children’s lunchbox items. Shoppers will find it in the cold case beside organic milk and specialty cheeses, often displayed in multipacks and near deli-style grab-and-go options. Occasions: this product fits neatly into back-to-school lunch prep, quick road-trip fueling, and light post-workout or afternoon snack moments when portability and protein matter. Brand positioning leans into pastoral, small-farm credibility: organic certification, pasture-raised messaging, and “no synthetic hormones, antibiotics or GMOs” aim to attract health-conscious parents and shoppers seeking cleaner-label alternatives to conventional convenience foods. The label carries a gentle health halo—“organic,” “made with milk from pasture-raised cows,” and a clear protein/calcium callout—without flashy child-oriented characters; the packaging is practical and family friendly rather than indulgent or artisanal. Processing context: made from cultured pasteurized milk, salt and a vegetarian enzyme, this is a traditionally made mozzarella-style string cheese with minimal ingredient complexity. Sensory details emphasize a mild, milky flavor and a pliable, stringy texture that peels into strips—a tactile ritual that appeals to kids and nostalgic adults alike. Individually wrapped plastic sleeves make each stick easy to pack and portion, reinforcing its role as an everyday, portable snack rather than a chef’s cheese. Overall, it occupies a comfortingly ordinary but premium-leaning niche in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium210mg9%
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

Organic, cultured, pasteurized, part-skim, milk,, salt,, vegetarian, enzyme..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from pasteurized milk, cultures and salt with a simple vegetarian enzyme and no industrial additives, this mozzarella-style stick is a processed food (NOVA 3) rather than ultra-processed, reflecting traditional cheese-making with minimal formulation.

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Common Questions about Organic Valley String Cheese

Absolutely! This string cheese packs in 7 grams of protein and is made from organic ingredients, making it a nutritious snack option. Of course, 'healthy' can vary based on individual dietary needs, but if you're looking for a satisfying, protein-rich snack without added sugars or preservatives, this is a solid choice.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
post-workout

Vibe:

convenientwholesomenostalgicpractical
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