Cake: Cream Cheese
What is Cake: Cream Cheese?
Cream cheese is a soft, mild-tasting fresh cheese. It is made from milk and cream, and often has added salt. The process involves heating the milk and cream, adding a starter culture and coagulant, separating the whey, and then processing the remaining curds.
Is Cake: Cream Cheese vegan?
No. Cake: Cream Cheese is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Cake: Cream Cheese gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Cake: Cream Cheese a major allergen?
Cream cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Cake: Cream Cheese used for?
Cream cheese is used as a spread and as an ingredient in many recipes.
Is Cake: Cream Cheese safe?
Cream cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Cream cheese is used as a spread and as an ingredient in many recipes. Its creamy texture and mild flavor make it popular in cheesecakes, dips, frostings, and savory dishes. Manufacturers use it to add richness, moisture, and a smooth mouthfeel to baked goods and other food products.
Health notes
Cream cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of saturated fat and cholesterol. JECFA has evaluated cream cheese and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). Like other full-fat dairy products, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Allergen info
Cream cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Cake: Cream Cheese
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Variety Cheesecake, New York Style, Strawberry Swirl, Caramel Turtle, Chocolate Marble, Raspberry Swirl, Fudge Brownie
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
362kcal
5.3Protein
21.3Fat
40.4Carbs
The Father's Table LLC
Variety Cheesecake, New York Style, Chocolate Marble, Strawberry Swirl, Brownie
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving
372kcal
4.4Protein
22.1Fat
39.8Carbs
Meijer, Inc.
Variety Cheesecake, New York Style, Strawberry Swirl, Chocolate Marble, Brownie
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving
372kcal
4.4Protein
22.1Fat
39.8Carbs
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