Vermont Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Pairing Plate, Vermont Sharp White Cheddar

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Vermont Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Pairing Plate, Vermont Sharp White Cheddar scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes. Blackberry Jam: Blackberries (Blackberries, Blackberry Puree Concentrate, Water)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin. Woven Whole Wheat Crackers: Whole Grain Wheat): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Vermont Sharp White Cheddar Cheese Pairing Plate, Vermont Sharp White Cheddar'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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt, Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.