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Yancey's Fancy Cheese, Pasteurized Process, Cheddar, Hot Stuff Buffalo Wing 7.6 oz
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Yancey's Fancy Cheese, Pasteurized Process, Cheddar, Hot Stuff Buffalo Wing 7.6 oz

Yancey's Fancy
7.6 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Yancey's Fancy Pasteurized Process Cheddar, Hot Stuff Buffalo Wing (7.6 oz) reads like a regional, spicy twist on American snack cheese: a small sealed 7.6-ounce package bearing artisan cues — Pride of New York, website URL, and bold pepper imagery. You'd spot it in the dairy deli or specialty cheese case near shredded and block cheddars, flavored cheese spreads, and party cheeses, often close to picnic items like crackers and cured meats. It fits shopping trips for game-day spread building, casual backyard cookouts, and late-night snack runs; think sliders, nachos, melty burger toppers, or sliced onto a cracker board for a spontaneous gathering. Brand positioning leans into craft and locality — New York artisan cheesemaker, small-batch pride — targeting adults who want a gourmet snack with a kick rather than mainstream supermarket cheddar. The label offers wholesome visual cues and 'artisan' language but no organic or kid-targeted branding; it presents a handcrafted narrative more than explicit health claims. Processing context: this is a pasteurized processed cheese product with added emulsifiers and pepper sauces, made to be stable and melt consistently. Sensory details: expect a smooth, slightly springy texture that melts easily, a creamy base with a layered heat from jalapeño, habanero, and cayenne and a tangy vinegar note from the hot sauce; color is warm orange from annatto. Packaging is compact and convenient for resealing or slicing, encouraging shared rituals — spreading on crackers, topping fries, or stirring into mac and cheese — making it a practical, flavor-forward option in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 7.6
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* 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

Aged, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Habanero, Peppers,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Hot, Pepper, Sauce, (Aged, Cayenne, Peppers,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt,, Spices),, Cayenne, Peppers,, Trisodium, Citrate,, Annatto..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No 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?

This is an ultraprocessed product due to pasteurized processed cheese formulation and the presence of industrial additives (trisodium citrate) and flavored hot sauce ingredients, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Yancey's Fancy Cheese, Pasteurized Process, Cheddar, Hot Stuff Buffalo Wing 7.6 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This cheese packs a punch with 6 grams of protein per serving, making it a tasty option for a snack or topping. However, it's also relatively high in saturated fat and sodium, so it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching those numbers.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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