Smart Beat, Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food
Processing Score
11.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
033776051556
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size19 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
26 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, CASEIN*, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, SORBIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST, MILK*, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM, WHEY*, CAROB BEAN GUM, BUTTERMILK POWDER*, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN, CHEESE CULTURE, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES, VITAMIN B12.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Smart Beat, Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Casein*, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Carob Bean Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 94% 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 Smart Beat, Imitation Pasteurized Process Cheese Food'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Monosodium Glutamate.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzymes.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B12.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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