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Whipped Plain Cream Cheese Spread

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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, whey protein concentrate, and cheese culture, which contribute to its nutritional value.

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. 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

Publix
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Publix
Category Cheese
Summary

This whipped cream cheese spread contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk and cream, whey protein concentrate, and cheese culture, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, it is heavily processed with multiple additives such as guar gum, xanthan gum, and natamycin, which are often criticized in clean-label products. The presence of these additives and its ultra-processed nature limit its overall healthiness despite some positive nutritional aspects.

Key ingredients 10

Pasteurized Milk And Cream
Good

Provides quality dairy fats, protein, and calcium from wholesome animal sources.

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Whey Protein Concentrate
Good

A highly bioavailable source of 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 milk and develop flavor.

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Food Starch-Modified
Neutral

Used as a thickening and stabilizing agent to improve texture and consistency.

Salt
Neutral

Added for flavor enhancement and traditional food preservation without trace mineral benefits.

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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

An organic acid used for pH regulation and tangy flavor preservation.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

A common food gum used as a stabilizer and thickener to improve mouthfeel.

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Carob Bean Gum
Neutral

A natural plant gum utilized to improve creaminess and texture stability.

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Natamycin
Neutral

A natural antifungal agent used to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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