The Laughing Cow
Flavor:
Creamy Aged Cheddar Bacon
Ingredients:
Cheddar, Semisoft And Swiss Cheese (Pasteurized Milk And Part-skim Milk, Culture, Salt, Enzyme) Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey, Water, Skim Milk, Sodium Phosphate, Less Than 2% Of Each Of The Following Tricalcium phosphate, Citric Acid, Yeast extract Salt Natural Flavor Smoke Flavor Xanthan Gum.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, The Laughing Cow Creamy Aged Cheddar Bacon cheese spread falls short in providing a clean food option. The product is not organic, and its ingredients are not non-GMO, which significantly reduces its score on our scale. Additionally, the presence of citric acid is counted as added sugar, further impacting the rating negatively.
The product contains a mix of cheddar, semisoft, and Swiss cheeses, along with milk protein concentrate, whey, and skim milk. Sodium phosphate is used in the product, which is a common food additive that serves as an emulsifier. The inclusion of less than 2% of tricalcium phosphate, citric acid, yeast extract, salt, natural flavor, smoke flavor, and xanthan gum also contribute to its overall composition.
The use of natural flavor and smoke flavor raises concerns due to their ambiguous nature and potential to harbor unwanted chemicals. Xanthan gum, while commonly used as a thickening agent, is another additive that detracts from the product’s “clean” status. These ingredients are often scrutinized by those seeking wholesome, unprocessed foods.
The Laughing Cow Creamy Aged Cheddar Bacon cheese spread does not align with the goals of consumers seeking cleaner, more natural food products. The absence of organic certification, the use of GMOs, and the inclusion of additives and flavors suggest there is considerable room for improvement. To better meet the demands of health-conscious individuals, a reformulation that emphasizes organic, non-GMO ingredients and eliminates unnecessary additives would be beneficial. This product, as it stands, does not meet the criteria for those prioritizing a clean and healthy diet.
Certifications:
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