
Sargento Balanced Breaks Sharp Cheddar/Cashews/Cranberries
What You Should Know
SARGENTO Balanced Breaks Sharp Cheddar/Cashews/Cranberries is presented as a grab-and-go, portion-controlled snack kit that you’d most often find in the refrigerated cheese/snack case of a supermarket, shelved near other packaged snack cheeses, string cheeses, and lunchbox kits. It’s designed for quick breaks — a desk-side pick-me-up, school lunchbox add-on, or tidy travel snack. The brand positions itself as a family-owned, third-generation company selling ‘balanced’ and approachable snacks: marketing leans into wholesome-sounding language (natural cheese, sea-salted cashews, cherry-juice-infused cranberries) and convenience for busy adults and parents who want a slightly elevated, “better-for-you” packaged option. The label leans on health halos rather than clinical nutrition claims — “natural cheese” is prominent but there’s no organic certification; packaging and portioning imply suitability for kids and on-the-go adults. In plain terms, the product combines minimally processed components (cheddar, nuts, dried fruit) with some added sugars, oils, stabilizers and natural flavors — a processed snack kit assembled and portioned by the manufacturer. Sensory notes: the sharp cheddar is tangy and creamy with a slightly firm, sliceable texture; sea-salted roasted cashews add a buttery crunch; the dried cranberries offer a chewy, tart-sweet contrast with a hint of cherry. The kit comes in a small compartmented plastic tray ideal for a single-serve ritual — peel, pair, and snack — whether at work, on a walk, or between errands. It fits squarely into American grocery culture as a convenient, branded solution for portion control and flavor variety.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Cheddar, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Potato, Starch, (To, Prevent, Caking),, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, Color),, Natamycin, (A, Natural, Mold, Inhibitor)],, Dried, Fruit, and, Nut, Blend, [Cashews,, Cranberries,, Sugar,, Contains, less, than, 2%, of, Cherry, Juice, Concentrate,, Natural, Flavor,, Sea, Salt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Peanut, and/or, Sunflower, Seed, Oil)]..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Peanut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sunflower Seed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
The kit combines minimally processed foods (cheese, nuts, dried fruit) with added sugars, oils, preservatives and flavoring and is industrially portioned into a ready-to-eat snack, placing it in the processed-food (NOVA 3) category.
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Common Questions about Sargento Balanced Breaks Sharp Cheddar/Cashews/Cranberries
When we talk about health, it really depends on your goals! Sargento Balanced Breaks offer 180 calories per serving with a decent mix of protein and fats, making it a great snack for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Just remember, it's not a superfood — but if you're looking for a tasty balance of cheese, nuts, and fruit, it fits the bill nicely!
