Philadelphia Original

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Common questions

Is Philadelphia Original healthy?

Philadelphia Original scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having some beneficial ingredients like pasteurized cow's milk and cream.

How processed is Philadelphia Original?

Philadelphia Original is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Philadelphia Original's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cream counts 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 Original

Philadelphia
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.49 · 8 oz · $0.44 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Dairy
Summary

This product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having some beneficial ingredients like pasteurized cow's milk and cream. The presence of additives such as E410 and E330, while generally safe, contributes to its processing level and may cause digestive issues or dental erosion in sensitive individuals. The product's clean ingredient list and absence of harmful seed oils or artificial additives help maintain a reasonable score within its category.

Key ingredients 7

Cream
Good

Traditional whole-fat dairy ingredient.

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Pasteurized cow's milk
Neutral

This ingredient is a common dairy base that provides essential nutrients and contributes to the product's creamy texture.

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Whey
Neutral

Whey is a byproduct of cheese making that supplies protein and enhances the nutritional profile of the product.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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E410 Thickener
Neutral

E410 is a natural thickening agent that improves texture and consistency without adding artificial qualities.

E330 Acid
Neutral

E330, or citric acid, is used to regulate acidity and preserve freshness, commonly found in many food products.

Lactic culture
Neutral

Lactic cultures are beneficial bacteria that help in fermentation, contributing to flavor and product stability.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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