Feta

Emporium Selection Crumbled Feta Cheese Original

Name: Crumbled Feta Cheese Original
Brand: Emporium Selection

4 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence

Why it scores 79

Emporium Selection Crumbled Feta Cheese Original scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 9 points Salt 3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
plus 4 points Protein 21.2 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Capped at 79: High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

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

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

Crumbled Feta Cheese Original

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Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]

subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

Saturated fat 8.8 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points

Strong High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
Salt 3 g / 100 g minus 9 points

Strong Very high in salt. [3]
Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [4]
Protein 21.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points

Info A good source of protein. [4]

subtotal−9

TOTAL 79Good

100 − 17 = 83 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

Serving: 28.349g

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, MICROBIAL ENZYMES, POTATO STARCH (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING).

Contains: Milk

Always check the package: recipes change.

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

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

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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
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.”

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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.”

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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)”

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