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Boar's Head White American Cheese
Deli
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Boar's Head White American Cheese

Unknown
lb
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head White American Cheese is the kind of mild, crowd-pleasing slice you spot in the refrigerated deli and specialty cheese cases — usually near packaged sliced cheeses, deli meats, prepared sandwich kits, and the grab-and-go dairy shelf. It reads as a familiar staple: smooth, pale, and designed to melt easily on burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, and quick weeknight casseroles. Shoppers reach for it on grocery runs for back-to-school lunches, game-day spreads, or simple comfort dinners; it’s a go-to when you want reliably creamy melt and a familiar flavor rather than something funky or aged. Brand positioning leans on heritage and deli-quality — an image of careful selection, consistent flavor, and a slightly premium tilt compared with basic store brands; the audience skews broad, from families packing lunches to home cooks who want dependable performance. Packaging and labels often emphasize “American,” “mild,” and “meltable” with clean, family-friendly graphics; you might see “made with milk and cream” or “naturally colored” claims, but it typically lacks organic certification and is not marketed as a diet or health product. In plain processing terms, this is a processed cheese product made by blending cheeses and dairy with functional salts to create uniform texture. Sensory notes: semi-soft, creamy, pliable slices that layer and melt smoothly; usually sold in wrapped slices or vacuum-sealed blocks. Rituals include stacking between bread for toasted sandwiches, layering on hot burgers, or folding into casseroles — simple, familiar acts that read as comforting and convenient in American grocery culture.

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:, American, Cheese, (Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Enzymes),, Cream,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Paprika,, Annatto,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Phosphates - Processed emulsifier
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

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 emulsifying salts (sodium phosphates) and is a reconstituted processed cheese product made for uniform texture and meltability, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Boar's Head White American Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, can't it? This cheese is rich and creamy, making it a delicious addition to sandwiches and burgers. However, it’s not exactly high in protein or fiber, so if you're looking for a superfood, you might want to look elsewhere. But hey, in moderation, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
back-to-school
weekend-brunch

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