Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Genoa + Sea Salt Crackers

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Genoa + Sea Salt Crackers scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes. Genoa Salami Ingredients: Pork): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 33% of the 7,439 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 Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Genoa + Sea Salt Crackers' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt, Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: The Following: Turbinado Sugar, Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture. Sea Salt Crackers Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Olive Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.