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The Laughing Cow Creamy Aged White Cheddar Spreadable Cheese
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The Laughing Cow Creamy Aged White Cheddar Spreadable Cheese

The Laughing Cow
5.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

The Laughing Cow Creamy Aged White Cheddar Spreadable Cheese (5.40 oz) sits in the refrigerated dairy section, typically on shelves or in coolers near cream cheeses, hobby-style cheese spreads, single-serve cheese wedges and packaged dips. Shoppers discovering it will notice the familiar round box and individually wrapped wedges, a visual cue tied to convenience and portion control. It’s pitched as an anytime snack: a lunchbox swap-in, a quick cracker topper for impromptu entertaining, or a compact condiment for road trips and picnics. Brand positioning leans on approachable, family-friendly French heritage — playful, convenient and reassuringly familiar — aimed at parents, busy professionals and snack-oriented consumers who value portioned indulgence over artisanal complexity. The label carries health-halo cues like “made with real cheese” and front-of-pack claims about calcium, vitamins A & D and “2 grams of complete protein,” without organic or non-GMO certification; small type lists “natural flavor.” In plain processing context, this product combines real cheeses with dairy concentrates and functional additives to create a stable, spreadable texture. Sensory notes: a smooth, creamy, slightly tangy white cheddar flavor that spreads easily from a foil-wrapped wedge onto crackers, apple slices or celery; temperature-sensitive texture that softens at room temperature and yields a silky mouthfeel. Packaging ritual is tactile — peel the wedge, spread, reseal the box — reinforcing single-serve convenience. Overall it occupies the space between classic cheese and modern convenience foods: familiar and comforting, while engineered for consistency, shelf stability and grab-and-go snacking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* 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

Cheddar, and, Semisoft, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cultured, Milk, and, Part-Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Water,, Skim, Milk,, Sodium, Polyphosphate,, Less, than, 2%, of, Each:, Tricalcium, Phosphate,, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Polyphosphate - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains processed dairy ingredients (milk protein concentrate, whey) and functional additives/emulsifiers (sodium polyphosphate, citric acid, tricalcium phosphate, natural flavors) used to create a uniform, shelf-stable spread — characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about The Laughing Cow Creamy Aged White Cheddar Spreadable Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! With only 25 calories and 2 grams of protein per serving, it can fit into a balanced snack or meal. However, it's not exactly bursting with nutrients, so think of it as a tasty treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

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

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