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Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp

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Is Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp healthy?

Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp scores 22/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is ultra-processed, containing refined wheat flour and carrageenan, which are linked to potential health concerns such as digestive issues.

Does Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp as seed-oil free.

How processed is Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp?

Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp compare to other snack bars?

Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp ranks #27 of 41 snack bars in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Primal Power Ancestral Fuel Bar at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Coconut oil counts in its favor; Carrageenan, Wheat flour are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Philadelphia Snack Light & Tasty imp

Philadelphia
Seed oil free
22 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Snack Bars
Summary

This product is ultra-processed, containing refined wheat flour and carrageenan, which are linked to potential health concerns such as digestive issues. Despite the presence of beneficial ingredients like medium fat soft cheese and coconut oil, the overall processing level and inclusion of additives limit its healthfulness. The refined flour and multiple additives further contribute to its low score, typical of packaged snacks with industrial ingredients.

Key ingredients 9

Carrageenan
Bad

Part of Stabilisers. These stabilisers help maintain product texture and are generally considered neutral in health impact.

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Wheat flour
Bad

Refined grain flour stripped of bran and germ.

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Medium fat soft cheese
Neutral

This ingredient is a common dairy product that provides protein and calcium, with a neutral impact on health based on its processing level.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is a neutral ingredient with no negative or positive health effects.

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Modified starch
Neutral

Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Locust Bean Gum
Neutral

Part of Stabilisers. These stabilisers help maintain product texture and are generally considered neutral in health impact.

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Citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a common additive used for acidity regulation, with a neutral effect on health.

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Coconut oil
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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