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Summary
This cream cheese contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized milk and cream, which provide essential nutrients and contribute to its creamy texture. However, it also includes stabilizers such as carob bean gum, xanthan gum, and guar gum, which are used to improve texture but can cause digestive issues if consumed in excess. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the absence of more harmful additives.
Key ingredients 8
Pasteurized milk and creamGood
Provides quality fats and dairy protein, serving as the wholesome base of the product.
See more about Pasteurized milk and cream →Cheese cultureGood
Beneficial live cultures used in the traditional fermentation and acidification of cheese.
See more about Cheese culture →Pasteurized skim milkNeutral
A standard dairy ingredient used to adjust the moisture and fat content.
See more about Pasteurized skim milk →WheyNeutral
A natural dairy byproduct that contributes to the protein and moisture profile.
See more about Whey →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt added for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →Sodium citrateNeutral
A common mineral salt used as an emulsifier to maintain a smooth texture.
See more about Sodium citrate →Carob bean gumNeutral
A plant-derived stabilizer used to prevent separation and improve texture.
See more about Carob bean gum →Xanthan gumNeutral
Fermentation-derived thickener, well tolerated at food-use levels.
See more about Xanthan gum →Processing
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