
Polly-O Cheese, Whole Milk String
What You Should Know
Polly-O Whole Milk String Cheese is a familiar refrigerated snack in the American dairy aisle, usually shelved with other cheese sticks, snack cheeses, and near deli cheeses and yogurt. Packaged as individually wrapped, peel-and-pull strings, it reads like a portable, grab-and-go item for lunchboxes, picnic coolers, and pantry-style snack drawers at home. The brand leans on its Italian heritage and long history, framed by phrases like Italian premium taste and since 1899, positioning itself for families who want a heritage-driven, approachable cheese product. Marketing skews toward parents and kids—convenient portioning, mild flavor, and the tactile ritual of pulling strings make it feel playful and kid-friendly. Labels emphasize "natural" language and simple ingredient cues such as pasteurized milk and cheese culture, creating a health-halo effect though there is no organic certification listed. Sensory experience is mild and milky, with a soft, elastic pull and a smooth mouthfeel that melts slightly with warmth; texture is the selling point, encouraging the peel-apart ritual kids enjoy. Packaging is thin plastic individual wraps inside a retail carton or multi-pack film, reinforcing convenience and portability. In plain terms, this is a processed dairy snack: milk is pasteurized and transformed with cultures and enzymes into a stable, ready-to-eat product; it is not an ultra-complex industrial formulation. Use occasions range from school lunches and after-sports refueling to on-the-go road trip snacks or quick additions to a charcuterie board. Overall, it fits squarely as a practical, nostalgic, family-oriented convenience cheese within American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Pasteurized, Milk,, Vinegar,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Enzymes, (Non-Animal)..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Made from pasteurized milk, cultures, vinegar, salt, and non-animal enzymes with minimal additives, it is a processed cheese product rather than an ultra-processed industrial formulation, aligning with NOVA group 3.
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Common Questions about Polly-O Cheese, Whole Milk String
That’s a great question! Polly-O Cheese is a tasty source of protein, with 7 grams per serving, which can be a nice addition to a balanced diet. However, it's worth noting that it does contain some saturated fat and sodium, so moderation is key, especially if you’re watching those nutrients.
