Reduced Fat Cream Cheese product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Reduced Fat Cream Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

H-E-B

H-E-B's Reduced Fat Cream Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Natural And Artificial Flavor.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium phosphate and carrageenan as stabilizers, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of artificial flavors also indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns due to its processing.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains natural stabilizers like carob bean gum and xanthan gum, which can improve texture without synthetic additives.
  • Includes citric acid and lactic acid, which are common food acids that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness.

Concerns

  • Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns due to its processing.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener that has been associated with digestive issues in some individuals, indicating potential safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3367092

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Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes sodium phosphate and carrageenan as stabilizers, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of artificial flavors also indicates a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns due to its processing.; Carrageenan is a thickener that has been associated with digestive issues in some individuals, indicating potential safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, skim milk powder, iodized salt. See the Ingredients section above.
H-E-B — Reduced Fat Cream Cheese has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
H-E-B — Reduced Fat Cream Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More H-E-B products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural stabilizers like carob bean gum and xanthan gum, which can improve texture without synthetic additives.; Includes citric acid and lactic acid, which are common food acids that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness.. See the Pros section above.
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