When most people think of Cheese Curds, they think flavor. Comfort. A little nugget of heaven. But beneath that delicious, satisfying experience is something pretty wholesome and powerful: Protein. And not just any protein – It’s high-quality protein that your body needs and loves. From my point of view, that’s a win!
At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, we’ve always said great cheese starts with great milk. The same truth carries into our Cheese Curds and their nutrition. Because our cheese begins on family farms with healthy herds and careful stewardship every curd is naturally rich in the nutrition your body needs to stay energized, fueled, and satisfied.
Why is protein so important?
Protein supports and fuels the human body, and it impacts your ability to stay full between meals. It’s one of the few nutrients that really fuels and sustains you.
Protein has made its way into just about every kind of food imaginable, but in some cases, it is not naturally part of the food or beverage. But the protein in real dairy is naturally occurring, and the protein level in our Cheese Curds is at a level to be considered a Good Source of Protein by FDA standards at 6 grams per 1oz serving*. Our Cheese Curds also have Calcium at levels to be considered a Good Source of Calcium*. And even better they have less than 1 gram of Carbohydrate per 1oz serving.
This is why our Cheese Curds as a Good Source or Protein is a smart choice for:
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- Active families
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- Athletes and gym-goers
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- Kids who need fuel to sustain their energy
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- Busy adults who want quick, wholesome snacks
That’s why Cheese Curds (ahem, our specialty) are a perfect dairy snack and a better choice than high sugar or high carbohydrate snacks such as candy and potato chips that you may have leftover after the holidays. In fact, our top-selling 5oz Cheese Curd pouch packs a Total of 30 grams of Protein in one package.
Ellsworth Cheese Curds delivers great taste and then some!
The Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery approach has always been simple: exceptional milk quality in, exceptional cheese out. The same applies to our Cheese Curds, with great wholesome taste and an emerging protein story.
1. It starts with healthy cows and farms
Protein quality comes from milk quality. Milk quality comes from farmers who care. About their animals, their land, and the product they send our way every single day. We work extra hard to support our farmers, making sure we are getting the highest quality of milk for every batch of cheese we make.
2. Quality ingredients, quality you can trust
Beyond quality milk we select quality ingredients to keep the best nutrition balance between wholesome dairy protein and calcium and low levels of carbohydrates. All of our Cheese Curds start with pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt and enzymes, and then some are further seasoned to perfection.
3. Cheese Craftmanship for over 60 years
From fresh-curd traditions to aged classics, we make cheese in a way that respects both quality and craft. In fact we have been making cheese for over 60 years. Our product is so good because the people that work here genuinely care. Ellsworth Cheese Curds have won numerous awards and are considered the gold standard, and we take that quite serious.
The final say
Cheese Curds aren’t just comfort food. They are a wholesome valuable way to consume protein that can fuel you day and support a healthy lifestyle. And when it’s crafted with care the way we do it at Ellsworth, you get the benefits of over 60 years of cheese craftmanship, meticulous attention to quality, and the unmistakable taste that only time can perfect. Oh, and if you hadn’t caught it yet – high quality protein for a healthy, active lifestyle.
*Ellsworth Cheese Curds are a Good Source of Protein and Calcium according to FDA guidelines. Check the Nutrition Facts on our package for more information on saturated fat.
