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Boar's Head Mozzarella, Sliced
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Boar's Head Mozzarella, Sliced

Unknown
lb
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Mozzarella, Sliced arrives in the refrigerated cheese aisle or at the deli counter, usually nestled alongside other sliced and specialty cheeses, deli meats, and prepared antipasto. Seen in both supermarket deli cases and specialty cheese shelves, it reads as an everyday premium ingredient — familiar to shoppers building sandwiches, pizzas, and quick weeknight meals. The brand leans on Old World craft and an artisan image, appealing to home cooks and families who want a slightly elevated, reliable everyday cheese without boutique prices. Packaging is typically pre-sliced and vacuum-sealed or deli-sliced by weight in a clear plastic package, signaling convenience and freshness rather than kid-focused graphics or organic certification. Label language emphasizes “pasteurized milk,” “pasta filata method,” and “crafted” — cues that suggest natural, traditional processing and a wholesome product, though it is not marketed as organic or specially fortified. In plain terms the cheese is made through traditional cheesemaking and mild processing: cultured milk, salt and enzymes transformed into a low-moisture, semi-soft mozzarella. Sensory notes: thin, even slices with a delicate, creamy mouthfeel, mild milky flavor, and a supple, slightly elastic texture that melts smoothly for pizza or browns gently in a skillet. Rituals around this product are everyday and social — layered on deli sandwiches, melted over homemade pies, threaded into caprese-style salads, or assembled on casual charcuterie boards. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of convenience and tradition: an approachable, dependable cheese that fits both family dinners and small entertaining moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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

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, culture, salt and enzymes, this is a processed cheese produced via traditional cheesemaking (fermentation and pressing/slicing) rather than an ultraprocessed formulation. It contains few ingredients but includes added salt and industrial processing steps typical of NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Mozzarella, Sliced

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This mozzarella is made with just a few simple ingredients like pasteurized milk and cheese culture, so it’s a decent choice for a tasty addition to your meals. Just remember, if you're looking for high protein or fiber, this isn't your go-to; it's more about flavor than nutrition.

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