Farmhouse Block

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Farmhouse Block scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Natural Flavors (Vegan Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Pea Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Vegan Enzyme): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 78% of the 19,171 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Farmhouse Block's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coconut Oil, Non-Gmo Expeller Pressed: Canola And/Or Safflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid (Vegan).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tricalcium Phosphate, Tricalcium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.