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Open Nature Chives & Onions Non-Dairy Cream Cheese Alternative
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Open Nature Chives & Onions Non-Dairy Cream Cheese Alternative

226 g

Okay out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in saturated fat
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 57

Open Nature Chives & Onions Non-Dairy Cream Cheese Alternative scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Saturated fat 22.6 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
  3. Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Chives & Onions Non-Dairy Cream Cheese Alternative

START100

Ingredients

  • Modified starch
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Potato protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [2][1]
subtotal−7.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, industrial protein and modified starch. [1]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 22.6 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [3]
  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [4]
  • Energy 258 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [5]
subtotal−15
TOTAL 57Okay

100 − 43.5 = 56.5 → 57

Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

GTIN 00079893161426 · 2024-05-06

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy258 kcal
Fat25.8 g
Saturated fat22.6 g
Carbohydrates6.4 g
Sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 31 g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Starch (Potato), Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Potato Protein, Onions, Chives, Rowanberry Extract, Natural Flavor

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Pp 5 polypropylene, Metal

Context only: no points in v1.

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More from Open Nature

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  3. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  4. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  5. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  6. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  7. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  8. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org