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Sargento Cholula Mexican Chile Blend
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Sargento Cholula Mexican Chile Blend

SARGENTO
7 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
6g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
74
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sargento Cholula Mexican Chile Blend is a small, co-branded shredded cheese aimed at shoppers looking to add a quick spicy lift to everyday meals. You'd find it in the refrigerated dairy aisle with other shredded cheeses and Mexican-style cheeses, often shelved near tortillas, salsas and ready-made taco kits for easy meal pairing. The 7 oz package signals convenience and single-recipe use — grab-and-go for tacos, quesadillas, nachos, enchiladas or a weekend brunch huevos rancheros. Brand positioning leans on Sargento's family-owned, 'real cheese' heritage combined with Cholula's bold hot-sauce identity, appealing to millennial and Gen X home cooks who want familiar natural cheese but with adventurous flavor. Labeling emphasizes 'natural' shredded cheese and a flavor collaboration rather than organic or kid-focused branding; there is no organic certification and no overt health-halo claims beyond the use of real cheese. In plain processing context: this is made from real cheeses but formulated and packaged with added industrial ingredients and anti-caking agents for shelf and melt performance. Sensory notes highlights a creamy melt and mild tang from queso quesadilla and asadero cheeses with bright, smoky-arbol and piquin pepper notes from the Cholula seasoning; annatto provides a warm, slightly orange hue. The shredded texture melts effortlessly, encouraging ritual use — sprinkle, melt, and serve directly from the package at the stove or oven. Packaging is a small refrigerated bag typical of pre-shredded cheeses, designed for quick use on casual weeknight dinners and social snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 7
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein6g
* 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

Queso, Quesadilla, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Asadero, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, Color)],, Seasoning, [Corn, Maltodextrin,, Spices, (Including, Celery),, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Peppers, (Arbol, and, Piquin),, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Malic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Acetic, Acid,, Vinegar, Solids,, and, Not, More, Than, 2%, Silicon, Dioxide, Added, (As, Anticaking, Agent)],, Potato, Starch, (To, Prevent, Caking),, Powdered, Cellulose, (To, Prevent, Caking),, Natamycin, (A, Natural, Mold, Inhibitor)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto (Vegetable Color) - 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?

Although made from real cheeses, the product includes industrial additives (maltodextrin, powdered cellulose, silicon dioxide), anti-caking agents and a preservative (natamycin), consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sargento Cholula Mexican Chile Blend

The Cholula Mexican Chile Blend can be a tasty addition to your meals, especially if you're looking for a boost of flavor. It’s got 6 grams of protein per serving, which is great for a cheese blend! However, it does contain some sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, just keep that in mind while enjoying it.

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