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Solera Winey Goat Cheese
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Solera Winey Goat Cheese

Solera
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
109
Calories
7g
Protein
176mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Solera Winey Goat Cheese is a small, imported 6 oz wheel that reads like a little Spanish story on the specialty cheese shelf. You'd spot it in the refrigerated specialty cheese case or deli cheese counter near other imported and artisanal cheeses, alongside marinated olives, cured meats, and premium crackers. The label leans on traditional and premium cues — "100% goat's milk," "Imported from Spain," and a promotional "Now 6 oz - 36% more" — positioning the product as a slightly indulgent, European snack for adults who enjoy wine-pairing and entertaining. It targets shoppers seeking a tasteful upgrade for small gatherings, weekend brunches, or elegant last-minute hors d'oeuvres. Packaging is typically a wrapped rind/waxed wheel or small vacuum-sealed tub with a red-wine-stained exterior that signals the product ritual: unwrap, slice the creamy interior, and serve with hearty breads, nuts, and full-bodied reds. Sensory details lean to a smooth, extra-creamy texture with mild lactic tang and a visually striking burgundy rind from the wine bath; the rind may carry salt and preservative notes. Label characteristics include a natural-sounding ingredient list and provenance claims rather than organic or child-focused branding; there are no kid-targeted graphics or organic certification on the label. Processing context: this is a pasteurized goat cheese made with cultures, added calcium chloride, salt and a few preserving agents on the rind (egg lysozyme, E-202), so it is a traditionally made yet processed cheese product suitable for adult entertaining and cheese boards. It fits American grocery culture as an accessible bit of Mediterranean indulgence for convivial, low-effort entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories109
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8.5g11%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol13mg4%
Sodium176mg8%
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, Goat's, Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, Calcium, Chloride., Preserving, Agent:, Egg, Lysozyme,, E-202, (on, Rind), and, Salt, Bathed, in, Red, Wine..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • E-202 - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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 goat's milk with added salt, cultures and preservatives (egg lysozyme, E-202) and a wine rind treatment, fitting the NOVA group for processed foods rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Solera Winey Goat Cheese

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' This cheese is high in protein and low in sugar, making it a decent choice for a snack or an addition to meals. It's not organic or free from preservatives, but in moderation, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a flavorful cheese option.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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