Updated on Oct. 01, 2024
Hungry for a snack? Our Test Kitchen team (and true cheeseheads) found the very best string cheese after sampling 10 in a blind taste test.
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Isn’t there something so satisfying about tearing into a stick of string cheese? Whether you’re a kiddo at lunch or a grown-up on the go, these protein-packed snacks are perfect for filling you up. Before you rip into your next serving, find out which brand makes the best string cheese.
You can count on the opinions of our Test Kitchen, a team of professional foodies and residents of America’s Dairyland. These folks know cheese!
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For an extra creamy string cheese snack, try Kroger Mozzarella String Cheese.
According to the Test Kitchen’s Josh Rink, “this one is buttery and smooth” with hints of brininess. Our testers also think that this brand had one of the softest string cheeses with shreds that melt on your tongue.
These sticks, which are available at Kroger stores like Pick ‘n’ Save, Marianos and Ralphs, are “heavy, hearty and easy to shred into thin strips with wispy ends,” says Catherine.
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We all know that kids can be a touch finicky. If you’ve got a picky eater on your hands, pack mild Good & Gather String Cheese from Target in their lunch box.
These cheese sticks shred super easily into wide shreds or fine wisps to suit whichever way your littles prefer to snack. The texture of these Target-exclusive cheeses is “pleasantly chewy and has me feeling like I ate a pretty hearty snack,” says Catherine.
The flavor here is very mild and creamy with just the lightest bit of salt. This more subtle taste is perfect for kids that can be fussy about more polarizing cheese options.
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