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Boar's Head Yellow American Cheese
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Boar's Head Yellow American Cheese

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lb
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0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Yellow American Cheese reads like a comfort-food classic reimagined in the deli aisle. You'd most often find it in the refrigerated dairy and deli section—either behind the glass at the specialty cheese counter or in pre-sliced and vacuum-sealed packages on the cheese shelf near lunch meats, butter, and sliced cheeses. It fits into everyday shopping trips for family staples and intentional buys for gatherings: think quick school lunches, burger nights, grilled cheese on a rainy afternoon, or melt-forward recipes for game-day snack spreads. Boar's Head positions this product as an elevated, reliable American staple — brand messaging leans on craftsmanship, nostalgia, and deli-quality tradition, appealing to shoppers who want convenience without seeming ‘cheap’ or mass-market. Labels and packaging emphasize flavor and meltability rather than health claims; you may see wording like “crafted” or “hand-selected blend,” but no organic certification and little baby-focused or child-targeted mascot branding. In plain processing terms, this is a processed American cheese made to be uniformly smooth and reliably meltable, using ingredients and emulsifying salts that create consistency across batches. Sensory notes: pale yellow, satiny slices or loaf with a supremely smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a mild, slightly savory cheddar-like flavor; melts to a glossy, even blanket over burgers or between bread. Packaging is typically deli-wrapped by the pound or sold as resealable vacuum packs; use is ritualistic and practical—pulled from the fridge to layer sandwiches, ladle into mac and cheese, or fold into quick casseroles when an easy, familiar melt is needed.

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,, Salt..

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 formulated for uniform texture and meltability, characteristics of ultra-processed foods. Ingredients include modified formulations beyond basic whole foods.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Yellow American Cheese

The healthiness of Boar's Head Yellow American Cheese really depends on your personal dietary goals. It's made with real ingredients like milk and cheese culture, so it's not devoid of nutritional value, but it’s also not a powerhouse of nutrients. If you're looking for a quick, tasty addition to your sandwich or burger, it fits the bill, but it’s not exactly a superfood!

Perfect For

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