{"id":5753,"date":"2023-06-08T05:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T12:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/?p=5753"},"modified":"2024-09-26T17:10:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T00:10:50","slug":"best-string-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/article\/best-string-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best String Cheeses Will Transport You Back to Elementary School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best string cheese is firm, cheesy, and a little salty. To bite it or to pull it apart: That is the real<\/em> question. Or do you bite and then<\/em> peel, like I do? And are you team firm string cheese or team soft string cheese? I guess there are actually a lot of questions to ask when purchasing string cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, over the course of two separate taste tests, the Sporked<\/em> team tasted a whole slew of string cheeses to find the best string cheese in the dairy section. Regardless of what your tube-shaped dairy product preferences are, we\u2019re confident you\u2019ll find the best string cheese brand right here on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following article contains affiliate links that may generate a small commission to us when you make a purchase through the link. Learn more about how we work with affiliates here<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Plant Based<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Daiya Dairy-Free Mozzarella Style Deluxe Cheeze Sticks<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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I cannot believe these taste good, but they do! They are actually cheesy. They\u2019re salty. They don\u2019t have a weird, upsetting texture like some other Daiya products. If I didn\u2019t consume dairy, I would be thrilled to get one of these in my lunchbox. Even if you\u2019re just looking to cut down on dairy a little, grab a bag of these the next time you\u2019re at the grocery store. They really are one of the best cheese sticks out there, even if they aren\u2019t actually made of cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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8\/10<\/p>

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Best Organic<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Organic Valley Mozzarella Stringles<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Granola parents: This is the string cheese for you. Organic Valley\u2019s Mozzarella Stringles are perfect for anyone who loves the classic taste of string cheese but wants to feel like they\u2019re getting a healthier version. Is it actually healthier? Hard to say. But they are organic and that counts for something! They\u2019re mild, toothsome, and creamy. They lost two sporks, however, because of the name. Everyone present during our taste test cringed when I announced these are called \u201cstringles\u201d and I can\u2019t disagree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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8\/10<\/p>

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Galbani String Cheese<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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I gave Galbani String Cheese the title of \u201cmost authentic.\u201d What does that mean, you might ask? Well, string cheese is not \u201cauthentic\u201d to any particular place, but these just feel Italian. The packaging gives off imported-from-Rome vibes, and the cheese itself tastes like cheese shop mozzarella. You could obviously devour these in their intended string form, but you could also chop them up and toss them into an antipasto salad or on a quick tortilla pizza. We love a versatile product, and Galbani makes the best string cheese for a bunch of uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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8.5\/10<\/p>

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Best for Kids<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Frigo Swirls Cheese Heads<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Frigo Swirls Cheese Heads are just plain fun. They\u2019re called \u201ccheese heads\u201d because the mascot is a little string cheese with wild, cheese strand hair. How cute is that? Even though these cheese sticks contain two types of cheese\u2014mozzarella and cheddar\u2014the flavor is still mild enough for people who are used to straight-up mozzarella. My only complaint is that these aren\u2019t swirled as the name would imply; they\u2019re more like a cheese duo spooning each other in plastic wrapping. Still, they\u2019re the best string cheese if you want something just a little bit different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Vons<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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8.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Fancy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Flagship Cheese Stick<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Beecher\u2019s cheese sticks are worthy of a cheese board, but they also make the perfect on-the-go fancy snack. Pair these with some dried fruit, candied nuts, and\/or cured meat to make the best adult Lunchables<\/a>. Once you try Beecher\u2019s, you might not be able to eat normal cheese sticks again. There\u2019s not any \u201cstring,\u201d but they\u2019re definitely one of the best cheese sticks out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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8.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Cheddar<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tillamook Medium Cheddar Cheese Sticks<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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If cheddar cheese<\/a> is your vibe, these medium cheddar cheese sticks from Tillamook are great. They taste like someone took a rectangular chunk out of a big wheel of cheddar cheese. Unlike other cheese sticks, which can be a little plastic-y tasting (and I mean that in the most wonderful way), these are giving full cheese. they\u2019re flavorful enough for an adult but not too sharp for a more mild child\u2019s palate. Buy these!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: It Doesn\u2019t Get Better Than the 7 Best Cheddars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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9\/10<\/p>

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Sargento String Cheese Snacks<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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We all agreed that Sargento String Cheese Snacks are the most adult version of string cheese. First of all, the packaging reads as very mature, with its dark colors and mildly baroque energy. The flavor also feels more adult because it\u2019s a little tangy, like a nice aged cheese. You could even add these to a cheese board during your next wine night\u2014I\u2019m not kidding! If that doesn\u2019t sell you, maybe this will: Andjelina, a self-proclaimed string cheese expert, liked this the most of the string cheeses we tried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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9\/10<\/p>

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Best Pepper Jack<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sargento Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking for cheese sticks that will give you a real punch of flavor, these Sargento Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks are the ones to buy. They are filled with bits of peppers and perfect for the spice-loving snacker in your life (me). These are my cheese sticks of choice and definitely one of the best string cheeses on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Liv Averett \/ Total Wine<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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9.5\/10<\/p>

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Best of the Best<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sprouts Market Corner Low-Moisture Part-Skim String Cheese<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Selfishly, I brought this bag of Sprouts Market Corner string cheese home with me after the tasting because it\u2019s the best string cheese out there. I couldn\u2019t stop snacking on it. When it comes to texture, it was the perfect balance of waxy and pliable. Even though it\u2019s part-skim, the flavor is full fat. While these felt delightfully nostalgic, they also felt mature and organic. I couldn\u2019t find fault with these cheese sticks, and that\u2019s why I\u2019m giving them a perfect 10\/10. This string cheese is the Mary Lou Retton<\/a> of the string cheese world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: Best Shredded Mozzarella: Top Your Pizza with These 6 Cheeses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Instacart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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10\/10<\/p>

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Other Products We Tried:<\/strong> Ralph’s, Great Value Pepperjack, Sargento Extra Sharp, Great Value Mozzarella, Frigo Original, Kraft, Kroger, Kroger Twists, Simple Truth Mozzarella, Horizon, 365, Happy Farms, Lucerne, O Organics, Good & Gather, Polly-O, Trader Joe’s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film your own taste test at home and share with us using #SporkedTasteTest for a chance to be featured on our social pages!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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