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Soft Cream Cheese Spread

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Common questions

Is Soft Cream Cheese Spread healthy?

Soft Cream Cheese Spread scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This soft cream cheese spread contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk and cream, which provide essential nutrients and contribute to its creamy texture.

How processed is Soft Cream Cheese Spread?

Soft Cream Cheese Spread is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Soft Cream Cheese Spread's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Culture count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Soft Cream Cheese Spread

68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.97 · 8 oz · $0.50 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Cheese
Summary

This soft cream cheese spread contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk and cream, which provide essential nutrients and contribute to its creamy texture. However, the presence of guar gum and natamycin, both processed additives, slightly detracts from its overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the relatively clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 5

Pasteurized Milk And Cream
Good

This ingredient provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, contributing to a nutritious dairy product.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Cheese cultures aid in fermentation, enhancing flavor and digestibility of the dairy product.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Natamycin
Neutral

Natamycin is an antifungal preservative that helps prevent mold growth without affecting taste or safety.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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