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Traditional Cheese Straws, 6 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Traditional Cheese Straws, 6 OZ

SAVANNAH GRACE
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
6g
Protein
140mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot these cheese straws in the snack or party-food aisle and pull them out for gatherings, holiday trays, or a nostalgic afternoon nibble with tea. They give an indulgent, old-fashioned hors d'oeuvre vibe but the crunchy, shelf-stable texture and oil/flour base reflect industrial processing rather than homemade baking. The ingredient list (refined flour, vegetable oil and flavor-focused additives) and likely manufacturing steps point toward an ultra-processed snack made for convenience and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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

AGED, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, (NATURAL, COLORING)], UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, CANOLA, OIL, WATER, SEA, SALT, PAPRIKA, AND, SPICES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Score 4 because the product combines refined ingredients (wheat flour, canola oil) and industrially produced components (aged cheese as an ingredient, seasonings) into a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable snack; the formulation and likely manufacturing processes are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Traditional Cheese Straws, 6 OZ

The Cheese Straws have a decent protein punch at 6 grams per serving and are low in sugar, which can be a plus for snacking. However, they do contain 10 grams of fat and 140 mg of sodium per ounce, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, moderation is key, especially if you're watching your fat or sodium intake.

Perfect For

holiday-baking
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$8.99
per package