Feta
President Feta Crumbles
6 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 75
President Feta Crumbles 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 Powdered cellulose: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Natamycin: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Feta Crumbles
Ingredients
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 70 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 1 portion (28.349 g)
Ingredients
- Ingredients Feta Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes)
- Cellulose Powder added to prevent caking
- Natamycin ( Natural Mold Inhibitor)
Label text, as published
Ingredients Feta Cheese ( Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes), Cellulose Powder added to prevent caking, Natamycin ( Natural Mold Inhibitor)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pp 5 polypropylene
Context only: no points in v1.
More feta on GoodSwap
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Crumbled Feta Trader Joe's · 6 oz High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Feta Cheese Athenos · 6 oz Score 83 out of 100 Excellent -
Feta Cheese Athknos · 12 oz Ultra-processed Score 73 out of 100 Good -
Traditional Feta Cheese Aldi · 8 oz High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from President
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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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