Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
High in saturated fat, salt; medium sugarFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat 5.3 g (−0.6); high salt 2.5 g (−1.2); medium sugar 5.3 g (−0.2) (total −1.9).
Flavor enhancer: Monosodium glutamateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
Flavor enhancer: Disodium InosinateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
Flavor enhancer: Disodium GuanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
Ingredients (23)
5Degerminated yellow cornmealProcessed grain; nutritionally inferior to whole grain cornmeal
7High oleic soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; higher in monounsaturated fats than standard soybean oil
6Corn oilRefined vegetable oil; high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats
2TBHQSynthetic preservative; some safety concerns in scientific literature
8Whey cheddar cheeseNatural cheese product; good source of protein and calcium from milk
8Cultured milkFermented whole food; contains beneficial probiotics and natural cultures
6SaltNatural mineral; essential electrolyte; used in minimal amounts.
7EnzymesNatural or microbial enzymes
5Monosodium glutamateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
3Corn Syrup SolidsHighly processed sweetener; offers little nutritional value.
3SugarRefined carbohydrate; contributes to tooth decay and blood sugar spikes.
7Citric acidCommon food acid; safe in typical amounts; preserves product.
9FiberGenerally beneficial.
8Low fat cheddar cheeseNatural cheese; good protein and calcium source with reduced fat content
8Nonfat MilkNatural dairy product; good protein and calcium source
8CultureNatural bacterial cultures
7Lactic AcidNaturally derived acid; safe preservative and flavoring agent.
7Yeast extractUmami flavoring from yeast; processed but generally safe.
7paprika extract colorNatural colorant from paprika; minimally processed spice derivative.
5Disodium InosinateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
5Disodium GuanylateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
6Natural flavorDerived from natural sources; minimally processed flavoring ingredient
Allergens
Contains: soy, milk
May contain: gluten, eggs
From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.
ClearEaty gives every food a single 1–10 score built from two honest principles:
the quality of what's actually on the ingredient list, and how heavily the food is processed.
Recognizable whole-food ingredients lift the score; additives, refined oils, and heavily
processed inputs pull it down. The score is our own opinion to help you
compare products at a glance — it is not a medical judgment, and dietary badges above
reflect label claims only.
Score reflects ClearEaty's ingredient- and processing-based opinion.
Always read the actual label for allergens and medical needs.