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Sargento Snacks String Cheese Natural Mozzarella Cheese
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Sargento Snacks String Cheese Natural Mozzarella Cheese

SARGENTO
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
7g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO String Cheese Natural Mozzarella Cheese reads like a familiar chapter of the American grocery trip: a refrigerated multi-pack of individually wrapped mozzarella sticks sitting in the dairy aisle alongside other snack cheeses, shredded cheeses, yogurt tubes, and cold lunch ingredients. Shoppers spot it near kids’ lunch staples and on-the-go options — often shelved with snack-sized cheeses and deli-ready items. It fits quick shopping occasions like back-to-school runs, road trips, and post-workout pick-me-ups, and it’s commonly grabbed for packed lunches, after-school snacks, or simple protein-rich bites between meetings. The brand leans on nostalgia and practicality — Sargento’s marketing skews family-friendly, reassuring parents with a “natural” cheese label and a clear protein callout (“7 grams per serving”), positioning the product as a wholesome, convenient choice for kids and busy adults. The packaging reinforces that: a clear, familiar logo on a resealable bag of individually wrapped sticks makes portioning and transport effortless. The label’s “natural” claim and the short ingredient list (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes) create a health-halo effect even though there’s processing to form the snack; there’s no organic certification displayed. In plain processing terms, this is a processed cheese snack made from cultured and pasteurized milk shaped into pull-apart strings. Sensory notes: mild, milky aroma with a clean, creamy mouthfeel, and a satisfying peel-and-pull string texture that’s both playful and ritualized. Eating one is a small, tactile ceremony — unwrapping, peeling into strings, and pairing with fruit or crackers for a quick, familiar bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 12
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein7g
* 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..

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, and enzymes and formed into individually wrapped snack sticks, this product is a processed cheese product rather than an unprocessed whole food; ingredients are few but it undergoes manufacturing steps to become a ready-to-eat snack.

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Common Questions about Sargento Snacks String Cheese Natural Mozzarella Cheese

The string cheese is a decent option if you're looking for a snack that’s high in protein and relatively low in sugar. With 7 grams of protein and just 1 gram of carbs per serving, it can be a satisfying choice for a quick energy boost. However, like all snacks, it’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
post-workout

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