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Strawberry Rhubarb Cream Cheese Spread

Contains high fructose corn syrup

Wisconsin-made cream cheese spread with strawberry and rhubarb. Its filling includes high fructose corn syrup, modified starch, preservatives and artificial flavors.

Seed-oil freeNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesVegetarianLow sodiumContains dairyContains corn
$6.99 8 oz · lowest price at North Country Cheese
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
80caloriesPer serving · 1 oz (28g)
Protein
1g▼
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
3g▼
Sodium
65mg▲
Saturated fat
4g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: cream cheese (pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, stabilizers [carob bean, xanthan, guar gums]), strawberry rhubarb filling (rhubarb, sugar, water, strawberries, corn syrup, modified food starch [corn], high fructose corn syrup, contains 2% or less of each of the following: citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium propionate, red coloring (water, FD&C red 40, sodium benzoate, citric acid), sugar, vanilla (water, sugar, propylene glycol, alcohol, artificial flavors), sorbic acid (preservative)
Product details
ShippingInsulated cooler box with ice packs; ships coldInsulated boxIce packsShips cold
“Ships cold in an insulated cooler box with ice packs.” — the product page
58 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as dairyHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%59
Ingredients · counts 20%53
Processing · counts 15%30
Sourcing · counts 20%70
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 58
Nutrition 59 · Compared with other cheeses: less sodium (65 mg), less protein (1 g); 3 g added sugar per 1 oz
Ingredients 53 · Red 40 (synthetic dye, −15); Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); Artificial flavours (additive, −10); 3 more
Processing 30 · Fruit filling includes syrups, modified starch, gums, preservatives and coloring
Sourcing 70 · Wisconsin origin and small-batch production are stated
Transparency 75 · Full ingredient list and Wisconsin origin are stated
Contains high fructose corn syrup
Contains FD&C Red 40 and artificial flavors
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Moderate, evolving−15 for red 40
Varies by additive−32 for benzoates, artificial flavours, sorbates and 2 more
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Ingredients
Cream cheese (pasteurized milk and cream, cheese culture, salt, stabilizers [carob bean, xanthan, guar gums]) Strawberry rhubarb filling (rhubarb Sugar Water Strawberries Corn syrup Modified food starch [corn] High fructose corn syrup Contains 2% or less of each of the following: citric acid Potassium sorbate Sodium propionate Red coloring (water, FD&C red 40, sodium benzoate, citric acid) Sugar Vanilla (water, sugar, propylene glycol, alcohol, artificial flavors) Sorbic acid (preservative)
15 ingredients 4 to watch4 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives12 additives · 4 moderate risk
Red 40 (Allura red) (E129)ColourModerate risk
Linked to hyperactivity in some children in a 2007 UK study; in the EU it must carry a warning label.
Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.
Artificial flavoursFlavouringModerate risk
Undisclosed synthetic compounds; the FDA delisted seven synthetic flavours in 2018 after cancer findings in animals.
High-fructose corn syrupAdded sugarModerate risk
Added sugar that is cheap to add in large amounts; high intake is linked to fatty liver and weight gain.
Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (E200–E203)PreservativeLimited risk
Generally well tolerated; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and kept it approved, though it can irritate sensitive skin.
Calcium propionate (E282)PreservativeLimited risk
Common bread preservative; a 2019 human study found it raised insulin-related hormones after a meal.
Propylene glycol (E1520)CarrierLimited risk
Solvent for flavourings; considered safe in small amounts, with an acceptable daily intake set by EFSA.
Modified starch (E14xx)ThickenerLimited risk
Chemically treated starch; considered safe, but a marker of more processed food.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Guar gum (E412)ThickenerNo risk
A fibre from guar beans; EFSA considers it safe at normal intakes.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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