Ingredient

Dehydrated Cream Cheese

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use dehydrated cream cheese to add a creamy texture, rich flavor, and dairy …

What it is

Dehydrated cream cheese is a powdered form of cream cheese. It is made by removing the water content from regular cream cheese through processes like spray drying or freeze drying. This results in a shelf-stable ingredient that retains much of the flavor and fat content of the original product.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use dehydrated cream cheese to add a creamy texture, rich flavor, and dairy notes to food products without adding significant moisture. It is commonly found in baked goods like breads, cakes, and muffins, as well as in snack items and dips where a concentrated cream cheese taste is desired.

Health notes

Dehydrated cream cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a dairy product and contains fat and protein. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated cream cheese and related dairy products. At typical consumption levels found in packaged foods, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Dehydrated cream cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Dehydrated Cream Cheese

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CINNABON Cinnamon Bread Breads & Buns 316kcal 7.9Protein 7.9Fat 52.6Carbs Champion Foods, LLC Take N' Bake Pizza, Jalapeno Popper Other Deli High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 209kcal 10.4Protein 7.5Fat 26.1Carbs Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Nooks & Crannies English Muffins, Strawberry Breads & Buns 262kcal 8.2Protein 1.6Fat 49.2Carbs Flowers Foods, Inc. Creme Filled Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 368kcal 1.8Protein 10.5Fat 66.7Carbs Flowers Foods, Inc. Mrs. Freshley's, Creme Filled Red Velvet Cupcakes Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 368kcal 1.8Protein 10.5Fat 66.7Carbs Flowers Foods, Inc. Red Velvet Creme Filled Cupcakes, Red Velvet Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 368kcal 1.8Protein 10.5Fat 66.7Carbs Cinnamon Bun Flavored English Muffins, Cinnamon Bun Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Cinnamon Bun Flavored English Muffins, Cinnamon Bun Breads & Buns 246kcal 8.2Protein 2.5Fat 49.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Cinnamon Glaze Dessert Pizza, Cream Cheese Other Deli High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 248kcal 4.6Protein 6.5Fat 42.5Carbs Huami North America Inc. Grilled Egg & Cheese Sandwich On Real Buttered Toast For A Classic Homemade Taste, Grilled Egg & Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 45% DV per serving 333kcal 8.6Protein 18.1Fat 32.4Carbs Target Stores Egg Salad Sandwich, Egg Salad Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 89% DV per serving 262kcal 8.6Protein 15.0Fat 23.5Carbs Cinnamon Bread Schwebel Baking Company Cinnamon Bread Breads & Buns 316kcal 10.5Protein 7.9Fat 52.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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