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Honey Butter Cream Cheese
Ingredients:
Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Water, Whey Protein Concentrate, Honey Granules (Refinery Syrup, Honey), Contains Less Than 2% of Cane Sugar, Honey, Salt, Butter (Cream, Salt), Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Natural Flavor, Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor), Vitamin A Palmitate, Cheese Culture.Contains Milk.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Philadelphia Honey Butter Cream Cheese does not meet the criteria for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its overall score. The presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, further reduces its standing, as we prioritize products free from such sweeteners.
The ingredient list includes pasteurized milk and cream, water, whey protein concentrate, and honey granules composed of refinery syrup and honey. While these may seem innocuous at first glance, the addition of cane sugar and honey as separate ingredients raises concerns about the product’s sugar content. Additionally, butter and salt are present, which are typical in cream cheese but may not align with the cleaner food profile sought by health-conscious consumers.
The product also contains carob bean gum and guar gum, which are common thickeners in the food industry. While not necessarily harmful, their inclusion is often unnecessary in simpler, cleaner foods. The use of natural flavor is another point of contention, as this term can mask a wide range of undisclosed additives, which we find undesirable in a cleaner food product.
Furthermore, the inclusion of natamycin, a natural mold inhibitor, while recognized as safe by regulatory agencies, may not be consistent with the preferences of those seeking whole and unprocessed foods. The product is fortified with vitamin A palmitate, a standard practice in the dairy industry to replace vitamins lost during fat removal processes.
The Philadelphia Honey Butter Cream Cheese falls short of our standards for cleaner food options. The non-organic status, GMO ingredients, and added sugars contribute to its low rating. The presence of potentially unnecessary additives and flavorings further solidifies its position at the bottom of our scale. Therefore, we advise consumers looking for cleaner, healthier food choices to consider alternative products that align more closely with these values.
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