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Great Value Fat Free Pasteurized Process Cheese Product Singles, Fat Free: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value fat free pasteurized process cheese product singles, fat free received a Food Integrity Score of 47 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This cheese product contains several engineered ingredients like sodium phosphate and carrageenan, typical of processed cheese. These additives aid texture and shelf-life, but move it away from traditional cheese. It’s best to view this as an occasional indulgence instead of a daily staple, in favor of more straightforward cheeses. Main considerations include additive load and ingredient concern. Simpler options: Choose cheeses made with fewer additives; look for products with only milk, enzymes, salt.
Food Integrity Score 47/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
Simpler options to consider
- Choose cheeses made with fewer additives
- Look for products with only milk, enzymes, salt
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Fat Free Pasteurized Process Cheese Product Singles, Fat Free
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Dairy (source: Cheese)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742373379- Serving size
- 21 GRM (1 slice)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Food Quality Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Fat Free Pasteurized Process Cheese Product Singles, Fat Free
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Sodium citrate, sodium phosphate, and carrageenan signal engineered formulations.
Consider This
Sodium phosphate and carrageenan are often found in highly processed cheese products.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple cheese made from milk, salt, and enzymes for a cleaner option.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis cheese product contains several engineered ingredients like sodium phosphate and carrageenan, typical of processed cheese. These additives aid texture and shelf-life, but move it away from traditional cheese. It’s best to view this as an occasional indulgence instead of a daily staple, in favor of more straightforward cheeses.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Ingredient concern
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- CORN SYRUP SOLIDS — Refined sweetener concern
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE — Common in processed foods
- SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE) — Preservative concern
- CARRAGEENAN — Thickening agent concern
- COLOR (APO CAROTENAL, BETA CAROTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE) — Synthetic color concern
- NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague flavor concern
Highest concern ingredients
- SODIUM PHOSPHATE (7/10) — Common in processed foods
- CARRAGEENAN (6/10) — Thickening agent concern
- COLOR (APO CAROTENAL, BETA CAROTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE) (7/10) — Synthetic color concern
Better choice tips
- Choose cheeses made with fewer additives.
- Look for products with only milk, enzymes, salt.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SKIM MILK*, WHEY, SODIUM CITRATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, BUTTERMILK*, PART-SKIM MILK*, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK*, CHEESE CULTURE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), ENZYMES, CARRAGEENAN, COLOR (APO CAROTENAL, BETA CAROTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE), NATURAL FLAVOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, MILKFAT*, CREAM*, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
SODIUM PHOSPHATEConcern 7/10 — Higher concernEmulsifierWatchlist
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Stabilizes dairy emulsions.
Additional note
Common emulsifier and preservative.
Family watchlist
Common in processed foods
SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Inhibits spoilage in processed foods.
Additional note
Preservative to prevent mold.
Family watchlist
Preservative concern
COLOR (APO CAROTENAL, BETA CAROTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gives consistent coloring.
Additional note
Synthetic colors for appearance.
Family watchlist
Synthetic color concern
SODIUM CITRATEConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifier
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used in processed cheese for texture.
Additional note
An emulsifier and acidity regulator.
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CARRAGEENANConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Improves texture in cheese products.
Additional note
Thickener from seaweed.
Family watchlist
Thickening agent concern
CORN SYRUP SOLIDSConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sweetness, often in processed foods.
Additional note
Sweetener derived from corn.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener concern
NATURAL FLAVORConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Adds indistinct flavor to products.
Additional note
Vague flavor source.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor concern
VITAMIN A PALMITATEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Enhances vitamin content.
Additional note
Fortifies and preserves.
Family watchlist
Artificial vitamin concern
AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACTConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor enhancer
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Boosts savory flavors in foods.
Additional note
Flavor enhancer from yeast.
RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservative
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Essential nutrient supplement.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
CITRIC ACIDConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Common souring agent.
Additional note
Natural aciding agent
WHEYConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common in milk-based foods.
Additional note
Mildly processed milk protein
LACTIC ACIDConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Regulates acidity in dairy products.
Additional note
Common acidulant from fermentation
CHEESE CULTUREConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Essential for cheese ripening.
Additional note
Promotes cheese fermentation.
SKIM MILK*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A main ingredient in dairy products.
Additional note
Traditional dairy component
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Essential flavor enhancement.
Additional note
Common seasoning
BUTTERMILK*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Enhances flavor in cheese products.
Additional note
Traditional dairy ingredient
PART-SKIM MILK*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
A base ingredient in cheese.
Additional note
Standard dairy component
MILK*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Fundamental in cheese making.
Additional note
Basic dairy ingredient
ENZYMESConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Important for cheese texture.
Additional note
Helps milk coagulate
MILKFAT*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Enhances richness in cheese.
Additional note
Associated with cream.
CREAM*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Provides smooth texture.
Additional note
Enriches texture and flavor
This analysis estimates food processing and additives based on the provided ingredient list. It is not a safety assessment. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sodium phosphate". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Great Value Fat Free Pasteurized Process Cheese Product Singles, Fat Free highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Great Value Fat Free Pasteurized Process Cheese Product Singles, Fat Free shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Fat Free Pasteurized Process Cheese Product Singles, Fat Free: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Corn syrup solids. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low saturated fat; Moderate protein content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Highly processed; Contains additives; High sodium per slice.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same dairy differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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