Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread

Questions about Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread

Is Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (15.6 g) and saturated fat (10.9 g). Distarch Phosphate (Stabilizer), Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Potassium Sorbate as a Preservative and 1 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread?

In label order (largest amount first): CREAM CHEESE SPREAD (PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK AND MILKFAT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SUGAR, WATER, PUMPKIN CONCENTRATE, BROWN SUGAR, DISTARCH PHOSPHATE (STABILIZER), NATURAL FLAVOR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, CARRAGEENAN, CINNAMON, POTASSIUM SORBATE AS A PRESERVATIVE, and 2 more.

Does Philadelphia Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Distarch Phosphate (Stabilizer) (worth noting): Permitted as a stabilizer with maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The term 'natural flavor' is broad and may include substances derived from natural sources but processed chemically. Carrageenan (worth noting): Some studies have raised concerns about gastrointestinal effects, though regulatory bodies consider it safe within limits. Potassium Sorbate as a Preservative (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative with maximum-use limits in some jurisdictions. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain trace levels of contaminants like 4-MEI, which have raised health concerns.