WHIPPED PLAIN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Common questions

Is WHIPPED PLAIN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD healthy?

WHIPPED PLAIN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This whipped cream cheese spread contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk and cream, which provide high-quality protein and healthy fats.

How processed is WHIPPED PLAIN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD?

WHIPPED PLAIN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive WHIPPED PLAIN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cheese Culture count in its favor; Modified Food Starch is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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WHIPPED PLAIN CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Meijer
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Meijer, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This whipped cream cheese spread contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk and cream, which provide high-quality protein and healthy fats. However, it is heavily processed with multiple additives such as guar gum, carob bean gum, and xanthan gum, which can cause digestive issues. The presence of these additives and its ultra-processed nature limit its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 10

Pasteurized Milk And Cream
Good

Quality dairy ingredients providing essential fats, protein, and calcium.

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Whey Protein Concentrate
Good

A high-quality dairy protein that supports muscle maintenance and overall nutrition.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial live cultures used in traditional cheese making to ferment and develop flavor.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt added for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

A plant-derived fiber used to stabilize texture and prevent ingredient separation.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Used to adjust acidity and enhance the tart flavor profile of the cheese.

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Carob Bean Gum
Neutral

A natural plant gum used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

A common food additive used to improve texture and consistency.

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Natamycin
Neutral

A natural antimicrobial agent used to prevent mold growth on the product.

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Modified Food Starch
Bad

Chemically modified starch additive.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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