Light Cream Cheese
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What it is
Light cream cheese is a spreadable dairy product made from milk and cream. It is produced by adding a starter culture and coagulant to milk and cream, then draining off most of the whey. The resulting curd is then processed to achieve its characteristic smooth texture.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use light cream cheese as a spread, a filling, or an ingredient in various recipes. Its creamy texture and mild flavor make it suitable for both sweet and savory applications, commonly found in baked goods like cheesecakes and frostings, as well as dips and spreads.
Health notes
Light cream cheese is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. As a dairy product, it is a source of calcium and protein. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated dairy products, and they are permitted for use in foods. Consumption of full-fat dairy products has been associated with mixed health outcomes in scientific literature, but light cream cheese typically contains less saturated fat than regular cream cheese.
Allergen info
Light cream cheese is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Light Cream Cheese
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Demers Food Group Inc.
Buffalo Shrimp Mac Rotini Pasta In A Creamy, Spicy Cheese Sauce With Tender, Juicy Shrimp & Broccoli Florets, Buffalo Shrimp Mac
High in sodium — 35% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving
110kcal
8.4Protein
2.0Fat
15.9Carbs
Relish Labs LLC
Cheddar-Crusted Chicken With Everything Bagel Seasoned Green Beans Meal Kits, Cheddar-Crusted Chicken
High in sodium — 44% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 59% DV per serving
124kcal
11.2Protein
6.3Fat
5.6Carbs
Relish Labs LLC
Goat Cheese And Walnut Crusted Steak With Shallot Demi Sauce With Roasted Carrots And Pot Roast Oven Fries Meal Kits, Goat Cheese And Walnut Crusted Steak With Shallot Demi
High in sodium — 36% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 46% DV per serving
118kcal
7.9Protein
4.9Fat
10.9Carbs
Relish Labs LLC
Creamy Salsa Chicken With Fajita Rice, Creamy Salsa Chicken
High in sodium — 67% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 44% DV per serving
124kcal
10.3Protein
3.5Fat
12.0Carbs
Relish Labs LLC
Sirloin Steak And Garlic-Tomato Demi With Asiago-Crusted Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes And Broccolini Meal Kits, Sirloin Steak And Garlic-Tomato Demi
High in sodium — 39% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 50% DV per serving
111kcal
8.1Protein
5.0Fat
8.5Carbs
Relish Labs LLC
French Onion-Crusted Pork Chop With Green Beans Almondine Meal Kits, French Onion-Crusted Pork Chop With Green Beans Almondine
High in sodium — 48% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 53% DV per serving
147kcal
12.7Protein
8.9Fat
4.7Carbs
Relish Labs LLC
Creamy Shrimp Carbonara With Bacon And Peas Oven Kits, Creamy Shrimp Carbonara With Bacon And Peas
High in sodium — 82% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 75% DV per serving
149kcal
10.3Protein
6.2Fat
12.3Carbs