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Sargento® Natural Sharp Cheddar Sliced Cheese, 11 Slices, 8 oz
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Sargento® Natural Sharp Cheddar Sliced Cheese, 11 Slices, 8 oz

SARGENTO
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
5g
Protein
130mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sargento® Natural Sharp Cheddar Sliced Cheese arrives on supermarket shelves in the refrigerated cheese section, usually stacked with other pre-sliced cheddars, American-style slices, and nearby blocks or shredded cheeses. You’ll often find it near lunch meats and deli cheeses for easy sandwich assembly. It fits into quick everyday shopping trips — pick-up for school lunches, last-minute burger night, or a simple weekend brunch — as well as pantry-topping runs for entertaining. The brand positions itself as a familiar, slightly premium American cheese option: heritage-minded, family-friendly, and oriented toward convenience without sounding gourmet. Packaging and label cues lean on a “natural” health halo — simple ingredient listing, the word “natural,” and clear imagery — rather than organic certification or kid-centric mascots. The short ingredient list (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto) signals minimal additives compared with processed cheese products. In plain terms, this is a processed natural cheese: milk transformed by culture and enzymes, pasteurized and sliced for convenience. Sensory notes: each thin, orange-hued slice is firm but pliable, with a pronounced sharp tang and a creamy, slightly crumbly mouthfeel that melts smoothly over a hot patty or between buttered bread for a golden grilled cheese. The 8-ounce resealable package with 11 slices supports quick rituals — pulling a slice for a sandwich, layering on crackers for an impromptu platter, or dropping it on a burger. Its story in American grocery culture is one of reliable, everyday indulgence: familiar flavor, straightforward labeling, and snack-to-meal versatility.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 11
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium130mg6%
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?

Made from pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, enzymes and natural color and sold pre-sliced and packaged, this product is a processed cheese (NOVA 3) — transformed from whole milk but without the industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sargento® Natural Sharp Cheddar Sliced Cheese, 11 Slices, 8 oz

Whether this cheese is 'healthy' really depends on your personal dietary goals. It’s got a decent amount of protein (5g per slice) and is low in sugar, which is great for a savory snack. However, if you're watching your saturated fat intake or looking for organic options, you might want to consider other choices.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
game-day-prep

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