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Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Cheese Crackers: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Pepperidge Farm goldfish flavor blasted xtra cheddar cheese crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple kitchen recipe, with real cheese and wheat mixed into a crowd of refined oils, flavor systems, and color helpers. Because of the stacked flavor and texture inputs, it is best treated as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined seed oil blend, vague natural flavor system, and multiple flavor and color helpers. Simpler options: Choose baked crackers with whole grain flour and olive oil; look for cheese crackers with few ingredients and no added colors.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined seed oil blend
- Vague natural flavor system
- Multiple flavor and color helpers
Simpler options to consider
- Choose baked crackers with whole grain flour and olive oil
- Look for cheese crackers with few ingredients and no added colors
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Cheese Crackers
- Brand
- Pepperidge Farm
- Category
- Snacks (source: Biscuits/Cookies)
- GTIN / UPC
00014100096580- Serving size
- 30 g
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Cheese Crackers
Pepperidge Farm
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Canola, sunflower or soybean oil, enriched wheat flour, and natural flavor make this a refined, formulated snack.
Consider This
Paprika extract color, yeast extract, autolyzed yeast extract, citric and lactic acid, and calcium lactate are flavor and formulation helpers typical of factory-engineered snacks.
Good Substitutes
Try plain baked crackers made with whole wheat flour, real cheese, olive oil, and salt, or a simple homemade cheese cracker.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple kitchen recipe, with real cheese and wheat mixed into a crowd of refined oils, flavor systems, and color helpers. Because of the stacked flavor and texture inputs, it is best treated as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined seed oil blend
- Vague natural flavor system
- Multiple flavor and color helpers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Vegetable oils (canola, sunflower and/or soybean) — Refined seed oil blend with unspecified source
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Paprika extract (color) — Added color ingredient
- Spices — Vague spice category
- Autolyzed yeast extract — Flavor-enhancing yeast ingredient
- Monocalcium phosphate — Phosphate-based leavening additive
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
- Vegetable oils (canola, sunflower and/or soybean) (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend with unspecified source
- Autolyzed yeast extract (6/10) — Flavor-boosting yeast extract
Better choice tips
- Choose baked crackers with whole grain flour and olive oil.
- Look for cheese crackers with few ingredients and no added colors.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
MADE WITH SMILES AND ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR CHEESE ([CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], ANNATTO), VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN), SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, WHEY, CORN FLOUR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, TORULA YEAST, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), SPICES, CELERY, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILKFAT, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA.CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavor is a vague system that hides its specific components.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
Vegetable oils (canola, sunflower and/or soybean)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined seed oil blend, nonspecific about which oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil blend, sourcing unspecified
Autolyzed yeast extractConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor helperWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor helper
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Autolyzed yeast is a flavor system used to boost savoriness.
Additional note
Enzyme-broken yeast used as a savory flavor booster.
Family watchlist
Flavor-enhancing yeast ingredient
Enzyme modified cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor helperAdditive
What this is
Flavor helper
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enzyme-modified cheese is a concentrated flavor input signaling formulation.
Additional note
Enzyme-modified cheese concentrate for intense cheese flavor.
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Yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor helperAdditive
What this is
Flavor helper
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Yeast extracts are flavor-builders that signal formulation.
Additional note
Concentrated flavor ingredient used for savory taste.
Paprika extract (color)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Extracted colorants are added for appearance rather than nutrition.
Additional note
Extracted color used to tint the product.
Family watchlist
Added color ingredient
SpicesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad spice blends are nonspecific and hard to trace.
Additional note
Broad spice category with no specific detail.
Family watchlist
Vague spice category
Monocalcium phosphateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Monocalcium phosphate is a leavening additive used for lift.
Additional note
Leavening acid and phosphate salt.
Family watchlist
Phosphate-based leavening additive
Torula yeastConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor helperAdditive
What this is
Flavor helper
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Torula yeast is a processed flavor input added for savoriness.
Additional note
Cultivated yeast used for savory flavor and protein.
Lactic acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Lactic acid is an added acidulant used for flavor and pH control.
Additional note
Acidulant used for flavor and pH control.
Calcium lactateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernMineral additiveAdditive
What this is
Mineral additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Calcium lactate is a functional additive used for texture and mineral content.
Additional note
Calcium salt used as a firming and mineral additive.
Made with smiles and enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour is more processed than whole grain but common in snacks.
Additional note
Enriched refined wheat flour with vitamin and mineral fortification.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar adds sweetness with little whole-food context.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, present in small amount.
WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Whey is a processed dairy fraction used for texture and protein.
Additional note
Dairy protein byproduct.
Corn flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined corn flour is a common, mildly refined base ingredient.
Additional note
Refined corn flour.
Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Citric acid is a common acidulant that adds tang.
Additional note
Acidulant used for tang and preservation.
MilkfatConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Milkfat is a concentrated dairy fat added for richness.
Additional note
Concentrated dairy fat.
Cheddar cheese ([cultured milk, salt, enzymes], annatto)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Real cheese is recognizable, though annatto adds color.
Additional note
Real cheese with annatto coloring.
CeleryConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable vegetable input with minimal concern.
Additional note
Vegetable source, likely in powder or seasoning form.
Onion powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried seasoning with minimal concern.
Additional note
Dried onion seasoning.
Garlic powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried seasoning with minimal concern.
Additional note
Dried garlic seasoning.
Baking sodaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Baking soda is a traditional leavening ingredient with low concern.
Additional note
Common leavening agent.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulated a food appears. It is not a medical safety rating. 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.
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", "cheese", "whey". 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", "cheese", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.
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 Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Cheese Crackers highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Cheese Crackers shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Cheese Crackers: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar (2% or less). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Modest calories per 30 g serving; Contains some real cheddar cheese; Zero sugar listed per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched wheat flour base; Canola/sunflower/soybean oils as seed oils; Multiple flavorings, colors, and additives.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food 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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