Cheeses
Philadelphia Whipped
22 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 66
Philadelphia Whipped scores 66 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: industrial protein, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Whipped
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
- Guar gum minus 1.5 points
- Natamycin minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 50 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (22 g)
Ingredients
- Pasteurized Milk and Cream
- Skim Milk
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Whey
- Modified Food Starch
- Salt
- Carob Bean Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Guar Gum
- Lactic Acid
- Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor)
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Cheese Culture
Label text, as published
Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Skim Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Lactic Acid, Natamycin (a Natural Mold Inhibitor), Vitamin A Palmitate, Cheese Culture.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Philadelphia
Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org