Milks
Polly-O Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
15 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 75
Polly-O Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese scores 75 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 2.5 points Guar gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Xanthan gum: An ingredient class 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.
Better cheese
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Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Polly-O · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 98 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Hatch Chile Fresh Goat Milk Cheese Cypress Grove Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 98 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Polly o whole milk mozzarella cheese Polly-O Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 98 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Part skim ricotta cheese Calabro Cheese Corp. · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 93 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Oaxaca part skim milk cheese Cacique · 10 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 92 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 45 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 63 g (0.25 cup)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Pasteurized Milk, Whey, Milkfat, Salt, Vinegar, Guar Gum, Carrageenan Xanthan Gum
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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