Why is PHILADELPHIA ORIGINAL classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it undergoes industrial processing and includes two food additives - citric acid (E330) for acidity control and guar gum (E412) as a stabiliser - it meets the criteria for the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by diabetics, while its low salt (0.7 g) is modest for hypertension but the overall carbohydrate load still warrants caution.

Is the milk in this product a concern for lactose-intolerant or milk-allergic individuals?

Yes; the primary ingredient is full-fat soft cheese derived from pasteurised milk, so it contains lactose and milk proteins, making it unsuitable for those with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA ORIGINAL

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

PHILADELPHIA ORIGINAL is a spreadable cheese belonging to the Milk and dairy products group, classified as a cheese spread. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high saturated fat (13.7 g/100 g) and notable sugar content (4.3 g/100 g) alongside modest salt levels. While it provides real dairy protein and a creamy texture, its low protein yield (5.3 g/100 g) and inclusion of additives such as citric acid (E330) and guar gum (E412) limit its nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Comparative Analysis

PHILADELPHIA ORIGINAL contains about 4.3 g of sugar per 100 g - more than twice the category average of 1.8 g - while its salt (0.7 g) and saturated fat (13.7 g) are below typical spread levels, its protein (5.3 g) is far lower than the average 20 g found in comparable cheese spreads.

Ingredients

Fullfat soft CHEESE, Salt, stabiliser (guar gum), acid (citric acid). Made with pasteurised milk.

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