1 gum type (carob/locust bean), plus added whey.
Grade
BFull check
−17 points · +4 bonus
Vegetarian-friendly. No animal-derived rennet, enzymes or meat/fish listed.
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Organic pasteurized milk and cream — Core cream cheese. Core cream cheese ingredient.
- organic whey — Watch. Whey (a cheesemaking byproduct) added back in.
- cheese culture — Core cream cheese. Core cream cheese ingredient.
- salt — Core cream cheese. Core cream cheese ingredient.
- organic carob bean gum — Red flag. Gum/stabilizer (carob/locust bean). Thickens a cream cheese that wasn't cultured or drained long enough to hold its shape.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| 1 gum type (carob/locust bean) | −15 |
| Added whey | −2 |
| Certified organic | +4 |
| Score | 87 → B |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralphsnot confirmed | 8 oz | — | — |