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Sargento Fiesta Pepper String Cheese 12ct
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Sargento Fiesta Pepper String Cheese 12ct

SARGENTO
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
6g
Protein
210mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO Fiesta Pepper String Cheese is a 12-count, 10-oz pack of individually wrapped low-moisture part-skim mozzarella sticks flecked with jalapeño and habanero bits. You’d find it in the refrigerated dairy/snack cheese aisle alongside other string cheeses, snack cheeses, and shredded mozzarella — often near lunchbox items like yogurt tubes and sliced cheeses. The product reads like a convenience-driven snack: real cheese, pasteurized milk, simple seasonings, and a little heat for variety. It’s aimed at busy families and adults who want a familiar, protein-rich grab-and-go option with a flavor twist; marketing leans on Sargento’s “real, natural cheese” positioning and classic brand recognition rather than bold, trendy claims. The packaging is a clear plastic multipack bag with individually wrapped sticks — a ritual-friendly format for packing lunches, tucking in a gym bag, or grabbing between errands. Sensory notes: slightly springy, clean-melting mozzarella texture with mild creaminess and intermittent spicy pops from jalapeño and habanero pieces; each stick peels into strings for a playful, tactile eating moment. Label language emphasizes “pasteurized” and “part-skim” and evokes a health halo of naturalness and portion control, but there’s no organic or non-GMO certification on typical packs. From a processing perspective it’s a manufactured cheese snack made from pasteurized milk and added cultures/enzymes, pasteurized and formed into a stretched low-moisture cheese. In American grocery culture it occupies the mid-tier of everyday convenience: nostalgic string-cheese fun with a small adult twist, perfect for quick snacks, lunchboxes, or casual entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium210mg9%
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

Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Habanero, Peppers,, Enzymes.

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed cheese product made from pasteurized milk, cultures, salt and enzymes with minimal additives; it undergoes industrial processing (pasteurization and curd stretching) but does not contain the long list of cosmetic or artificial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sargento Fiesta Pepper String Cheese 12ct

It depends on your definition of healthy! With 60 calories and 6 grams of protein per stick, it’s a great snack option if you're looking for something savory and satisfying. Just keep in mind that it’s not high in fiber or other nutrients, so consider it part of a balanced diet rather than the whole meal.

Perfect For

back-to-school
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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