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Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Cheese Crackers: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Pepperidge Farm goldfish flavor blasted xtra cheddar cheese crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, even though real cheddar and wheat flour are in the mix. The refined oil blend, enriched flour, and multiple flavor and texture helpers (yeast extract, natural flavor, calcium lactate, citric and lactic acid) do much of the behind-the-scenes work. Fine as an occasional snack, but it is not a rare-treat kind of label. Main considerations include refined seed oil blend, vague natural flavor and spice blends, and multiple flavor and texture additives. Simpler options: Choose baked crackers with whole grain flour and olive or avocado oil; look for cheese crackers with short lists and named spices.
Food Integrity Score 63/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined seed oil blend
- Vague natural flavor and spice blends
- Multiple flavor and texture additives
Simpler options to consider
- Choose baked crackers with whole grain flour and olive or avocado oil
- Look for cheese crackers with short lists and named spices
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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
00014100085485- 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
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola, soybean, and sunflower oil blend plus enriched wheat flour and yeast extract make this a refined, crowded formula.
Consider This
Enzyme-modified cheddar, natural flavor, calcium lactate, and autolyzed yeast extract are typical of factory-formulated snack flavor systems.
Good Substitutes
Try baked crackers with whole wheat flour, real cheddar, olive oil, and salt for a simpler kitchen-style snack.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, even though real cheddar and wheat flour are in the mix. The refined oil blend, enriched flour, and multiple flavor and texture helpers (yeast extract, natural flavor, calcium lactate, citric and lactic acid) do much of the behind-the-scenes work. Fine as an occasional snack, but it is not a rare-treat kind of label.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined seed oil blend
- Vague natural flavor and spice blends
- Multiple flavor and texture additives
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Vegetable oil (canola, soybean and/or sunflower) — Refined seed oil blend.
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system.
- Spices — Broad spice category.
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
- Vegetable oil (canola, soybean and/or sunflower) (6/10) — Refined seed oil blend with unspecified mix.
- Autolyzed yeast extract (6/10) — Engineered savory flavor booster.
Better choice tips
- Choose baked crackers with whole grain flour and olive or avocado oil.
- Look for cheese crackers with short lists and named spices.
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 OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER), 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 AND GARLIC POWDERS, 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
Undisclosed flavor blend hides exact components.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with unclear sources.
Vegetable oil (canola, soybean and/or sunflower)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil blend, a common watchlist item.
Additional note
Refined seed oil blend, not a single named oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil blend with unspecified mix.
Autolyzed yeast extractConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Engineered flavor booster, often used for savory depth.
Additional note
Enzyme-processed yeast flavor ingredient.
Family watchlist
Savory flavor enhancer from processed yeast.
Enzyme modified cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor ingredientWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enzyme-modified cheese adds concentrated, engineered cheese flavor.
Additional note
Enzyme-modified cheese concentrate for intense flavor.
Family watchlist
Concentrated enzyme-modified cheese flavor.
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Yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerAdditive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Flavor-boosting ingredient typical of engineered snack profiles.
Additional note
Processed flavor-enhancing yeast ingredient.
Paprika extract (color)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Extracted color, added for appearance.
Additional note
Extracted color ingredient.
Family watchlist
Added color from extract.
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 category hides exact contents.
Additional note
Broad category, specific spices not named.
Family watchlist
Unspecified spice blend.
Calcium lactateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernTexture additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Texture additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional additive for texture and mineral content.
Additional note
Calcium salt used as a texture and flavor helper.
Family watchlist
Calcium salt functional additive.
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
Leavening additive, functional but formulation-oriented.
Additional note
Leavening acid for lift and texture.
Family watchlist
Leavening phosphate additive.
Torula yeastConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor ingredientAdditive
What this is
Flavor ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Processed yeast ingredient for savory flavor.
Additional note
Cultivated yeast used for savory flavor.
Citric acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant, functional additive.
Additional note
Acidulant used for tang and preservation.
Lactic acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional acidulant, common in processed foods.
Additional note
Acidulant for flavor and pH control.
Smiles and enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour base, common but more refined than whole grain.
Additional note
Enriched refined wheat flour with added vitamins and iron.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener, present in small amounts.
Additional note
Refined sugar in a small amount.
WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Dairy byproduct, mild processing.
Additional note
Dairy protein fraction.
Corn flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Refined grain flour, common in snacks.
Additional note
Refined corn flour, common base ingredient.
MilkfatConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Dairy fat, mild refinement.
Additional note
Dairy fat fraction.
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
Color additive
Why it matters
Real cheese, annatto adds mild color.
Additional note
Real cheese with annatto coloring.
Baking sodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Common baking leavening agent.
Additional note
Basic leavening agent.
CeleryConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple vegetable ingredient.
Additional note
Vegetable powder or seasoning source.
Onion and garlic powdersConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dried seasoning.
Additional note
Dried vegetable seasonings.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning, no concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Lower calorie snack portion (140 kcal per 30 g); Contains some real cheddar cheese; Zero added sugar per label serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched wheat flour as primary ingredient; Seed oil blend (canola, soybean, sunflower); Artificial color (annatto/paprika extract) and flavor 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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