Velveeta Original Cheese
63
Nutrition Score
Moderate

Velveeta Original Cheese

021000616893
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
84
Hazard Score
Healthy
54
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
skimmed milk
skimmed milk  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Cow's milk with the fat removed, leaving protein, calcium, and lactose. Lower in calories than whole milk; contains milk allergen.
Milk
Milk  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dairy liquid from cows or other mammals, a source of protein and calcium. Contains milk allergen.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Sodium Phosphate
E339  ·  −2 pts
Phosphate additive; high intake of phosphates is monitored.
Modified Starch
ModStarch  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Calcium Phosphate
E341  ·  −2 pts
Mineral salt used as a firming agent, anti-caking agent, and calcium fortificant in foods.
Lactic Acid
E270  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.
Sorbic Acid
E200  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Naturally occurring preservative used in cheeses, wines and baked goods. Generally considered safe.
Whey Protein Concentrate
WheyProt  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
High-quality dairy protein isolated from whey. Excellent amino acid profile for muscle repair.
Milk Fat (Butterfat)
MilkFat  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Natural fat present in milk and dairy products. Essential for traditional butter and rich textures.
Sodium Alginate
E401  ·  No known concerns
Seaweed-derived gelling and thickening agent. Common in molecular gastronomy and dairy products.
Sodium Citrate
E331  ·  No known concerns
Salt of citric acid used to control acidity and as an emulsifier in processed cheese, drinks, and desserts.
Enzyme (Unspecified)
EnzymeUnspecified  ·  No known concerns
Processing aid enzyme listed on the label without further specification (common for e.g. amylase in baked goods).
Beta-Apo-8-Carotenal (E160e)
E160e  ·  No known concerns
Carotenoid colourant, same family as beta-carotene.
Annatto (Bixin)
E160b  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow-red dye from the annatto seed. Used in cheeses and margarines. Rare allergy risk.
Cheese Cultures
CheeseCultures  ·  No known concerns
Live bacterial cultures added to milk to start the fermentation process in cheesemaking.
Vitamin A Palmitate
VitaminAPalmitate  ·  No known concerns
Stable esterified form of vitamin A (retinol) used for food/supplement fortification.
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