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Cream Cheese

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Common questions

Is Cream Cheese healthy?

Cream Cheese scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cream cheese contains high-quality cream as its primary ingredient, which is beneficial for its nutrient content and flavor.

How processed is Cream Cheese?

Cream Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cream Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cream, Starter 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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Cream Cheese

Al Rawabi
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Emirates Rawabi Company
Category Cheese
Summary

This cream cheese contains high-quality cream as its primary ingredient, which is beneficial for its nutrient content and flavor. However, it also includes stabilizers and a preservative, which are processed additives that can affect digestion and may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. The product's processing level and the presence of these additives limit its score.

Key ingredients 6

Cream
Good

Dairy fat providing richness and natural flavor.

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Starter Culture
Good

Beneficial bacteria used to ferment the dairy and develop flavor.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for moisture and consistency.

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Salt
Neutral

Used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Stabilizers
Neutral

Food additives used to maintain texture and prevent separation.

Preservative
Neutral

Added to extend shelf life and prevent microbial growth.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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