Philadelphia Full fat soft cheese

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Is Philadelphia Full fat soft cheese healthy?

Philadelphia Full fat soft cheese scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is an ultra-processed cheese with a simple ingredient list, including full fat soft cheese, salt, and minimal additives like guar gum and citric acid.

How processed is Philadelphia Full fat soft cheese?

Philadelphia Full fat soft cheese is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Philadelphia Full fat soft cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Stabiliser (guar gum), Acid (citric acid) 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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Philadelphia Full fat soft cheese

Philadelphia
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.49 · 8 oz · $0.44 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Cheese
Summary

This product is an ultra-processed cheese with a simple ingredient list, including full fat soft cheese, salt, and minimal additives like guar gum and citric acid. While it contains beneficial nutrients from the cheese itself, the presence of stabilizers and its processing level limit its score. The product's processing level prevents it from achieving a higher rating despite its relatively clean label.

Key ingredients 4

Stabiliser (guar gum)
Good

Guar gum is a natural thickening agent that improves texture and stability in food products.

Acid (citric acid)
Good

Citric acid helps regulate acidity and preserve freshness, contributing to the product's stability.

Full fat soft cheese
Neutral

This ingredient provides a source of protein and calcium, but is also high in fat and calories, which should be consumed in moderation.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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