Why is Philadelphia Original classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is made from refined dairy ingredients such as whole milk, cream, whey permeate and milk protein concentrates, and it includes industrial additives like a stabiliser (carob seed flour) and an acidifier (citric acid), the product meets the criteria for the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Philadelphia Original affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The cheese provides 4.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its 0.75 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still contributes to overall sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should also consume it sparingly.

Is the milk content in Philadelphia Original a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; the product contains whole milk, cream, whey permeate and milk protein preparations, all of which contain lactose and milk proteins, making it unsuitable for anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Philadelphia • 235 g

Philadelphia Original

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Philadelphia Original is a spreadable cream cheese belonging to the milk and dairy products category, specifically classified as cheese. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its relatively high saturated fat (14 g/100 g) and salt (0.75 g/100 g) while providing 5.4 g of protein and only 4.3 g of sugars per 100 g. The product also contains a small amount of stabiliser (carob seed flour) and citric acid as additives, and its plastic tray packaging contributes to its overall environmental grade of D.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates4.3 g

Sugars4.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy spreads, this cream cheese has lower total fat, saturated fat, salt and calories but markedly higher sugar and far less protein than the category averages.

Ingredients

_lait_ entier, _crème_, préparation de protéines de _lait_, perméat de lactosérum concentré (de _lait_), sel, stabilisant (farine de graines de caroube), acidifiant (acide citrique). Au lait pasteurisé..

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