Garlic & Herbs Medium Fat Soft Cheese

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Common questions

Is Garlic & Herbs Medium Fat Soft Cheese healthy?

Garlic & Herbs Medium Fat Soft Cheese scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like medium fat soft cheese, which provides protein and calcium.

How processed is Garlic & Herbs Medium Fat Soft Cheese?

Garlic & Herbs Medium Fat Soft Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Garlic & Herbs Medium Fat Soft Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Medium Fat Soft Cheese, Garlic count in its favor; Carrageenan 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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Garlic & Herbs Medium Fat Soft Cheese

Philadelphia
68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Cheese
Summary

This cheese product contains beneficial ingredients like medium fat soft cheese, which provides protein and calcium. However, it includes additives such as guar gum and carrageenan, which are processed stabilizers that can cause digestive issues in some individuals. The level of processing and presence of these additives limit its score, despite the nutritional benefits of the cheese itself.

Key ingredients 7

Medium Fat Soft Cheese
Good

This cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium, contributing to bone health and muscle function.

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Garlic
Good

Garlic adds flavor and has natural antioxidants that support overall health.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Herbs
Neutral

Herbs add natural flavor without significantly impacting the nutritional profile.

Guar Gum
Neutral

Part of Stabilisers. These stabilisers are added to improve texture but may cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Used as acid. Citric acid is used to adjust pH and preserve freshness without adding nutritional value.

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Carrageenan
Bad

Part of Stabilisers. These stabilisers are added to improve texture but may cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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