365 Whole Foods Market Cheese Spread Garlic & Herb

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Common questions

Is 365 Whole Foods Market Cheese Spread Garlic & Herb healthy?

365 Whole Foods Market Cheese Spread Garlic & Herb scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese spread contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized cultured milk and garlic, which provide protein and potential health benefits.

How processed is 365 Whole Foods Market Cheese Spread Garlic & Herb?

365 Whole Foods Market Cheese Spread Garlic & Herb is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 365 Whole Foods Market Cheese Spread Garlic & Herb's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Cultured Milk and Cream, Garlic, Spices count in its favor; Sorbic Acid 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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365 Whole Foods Market Cheese Spread Garlic & Herb

365 Whole Foods Market
65 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

$5.89 · 9 oz · $0.65 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese spread contains beneficial ingredients like pasteurized cultured milk and garlic, which provide protein and potential health benefits. However, it also includes sorbic acid, a synthetic preservative, and multiple additives such as xanthan gum and guar gum, which contribute to its processed nature. The presence of these additives and the level of processing limit its overall healthiness despite some positive ingredients.

Key ingredients 9

Pasteurized Cultured Milk and Cream
Good

This ingredient provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, and is a natural base for the cheese spread.

Garlic
Good

Garlic adds natural flavor and has potential health benefits, making the product more appealing and flavorful.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Part of Spice Blend. This blend enhances flavor and texture without significantly impacting the nutritional profile.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

Part of Spice Blend. This blend enhances flavor and texture without significantly impacting the nutritional profile.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Part of Spice Blend. This blend enhances flavor and texture without significantly impacting the nutritional profile.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

Guar gum acts as a thickening agent, improving texture without adding nutritional concerns.

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Sorbic Acid
Bad

Sorbic acid is a preservative that may cause sensitivities in some consumers and is considered less natural.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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