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Sargento Natural Deli Style Sliced Cheese, Muenster
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Sargento Natural Deli Style Sliced Cheese, Muenster

SARGENTO
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
5g
Protein
140mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO Natural Deli Style Sliced Cheese, Muenster (8 oz) is a familiar shelf-stable convenience product youâll find in the refrigerated cheese aisle, typically stacked near other pre-sliced cheeses, packaged deli meats, and deli tubs. Its compact 8-ounce package and pre-sliced format signal grab-and-go utility for shoppers assembling sandwiches or picnic packs. Occasions for purchase range from quick weeknight sandwiches and packed lunches to tailgates, road trips, and casual grilling; itâs pitched as an everyday melting cheese for burgers, sliders, grilled cheese, and charcuterie-style snacking. Brand positioning leans into approachable American convenience: Sargento markets trust, quality dairy heritage, and reliability to mainstream shoppers and busy families who want real-cheese flavor without deli-slicing. Label characteristics emphasize "Natural" ingredients and familiar dairy wording rather than organic certification; the front label often highlights slice thickness or meltability and may carry modest health halos like "natural" or "real cheese," but it is not typically marketed as organic or low-fat. In plain processing context, this is a made cheese product using pasteurized milk, cultures, salt and enzymes with vegetable color; it is processed to slice and pack but not an ultra-processed, highly reformulated food. Sensory details: smooth, semi-soft texture with a mild savory flavor and a slightly elastic melt; the orange rind color (annatto) gives visual familiarity. Rituals around the product include stacking slices on deli bread, layering on cold cuts, or quickly melting a slice over a hot burger or sandwich during informal gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 11
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein5g
* 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, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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 natural cheese made from pasteurized milk, cultures, salt and enzymes; it is manufactured and packaged for convenience but lacks the multiple industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sargento Natural Deli Style Sliced Cheese, Muenster

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This Muenster cheese has 80 calories per slice and 5 grams of protein, which can be a nice addition to a balanced diet. Just keep in mind it’s not exactly high in fiber or vitamins, so pairing it with veggies or whole grains can boost its health credentials.

Perfect For

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

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