Course:FNH200/Assignments/2023/Philadelphia creamcheese

Introduction

Philadelphia Cream Cheese - Original vs Low Fat

Philadelphia Cream Cheese is a popular brand of cream cheese owned by Kraft. It is known for its smooth texture and rich taste.

Original Philadelphia Cream Cheese: The original version is made with full-fat milk and cream. It has a rich creamy flavour and a smooth texture This variety is commonly used as a spread on bagels or crackers, in baking or as an ingredient in various recipes.

Low Fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese: The low-fat version is made with reduced-fat milk and cream, resulting in a lower fat content compared to the original version. It maintains a similar creamy texture, although the flavour is milder compared to the original.

Pictures

Original Cream cheese

Ingredient list

Low fat cream cheese

side label- original cream cheese

Low-fat cream cheese ingredient list

Ingredient list

Ingredient List

Original	Low-Fat
Modified milk ingredients	Modified milk ingredients
Salt	Water
Bacterial culture	Corn starch
Lactic acid	Salt
Carob bean gum	Corn maltodextrin
Potassium sorbate	Bacterial Culture
Sorbic acid (may be omitted)	Sodium citrate
	Lactic acid
	Carob bean gum
	Mono- and diglycerides
	Potassium sorbate
	Calcium propionate
	Xantham gum
	Guar gum
	Natural flavour
	Sorbic acid

	Original	Low fat
Fat substitutes	None	Corn maltodextrin
Sugar substitutes	None	None
Additives	Carob bean gum Potassium sorbate	Sodium citrate Calcium propionate Mono- and diglycerides Xanthan gum Guar gum Carob bean gum Potassium sorbate Sorbic acid

Roles of fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives used in terms of the functional properties they contribute to the product

Fat Substitutes :

In low fat cream cheese:

1. Corn maltodextrin: Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate based fat-substitute. It also functions as filler to increase the volume, creating the cheese texture.

Additives :

In original cream cheese:

1. Carob bean gum : Carob bean gum acts as a food thickener and stabilizer. It allows food products to have a longer shelf life
2. Potassium sorbate : Potassium sorbate is a widely used preservative that prolongs the shelf life of foods by stopping the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.

In low-fat cream cheese:

1. Carob bean gum : Carob bean gum is used as a stabilizer, thickener, and fat replacer in foods, and also as an adjunct gelling agent
2. Potassium sorbate : Potassium sorbate is a widely used preservative that prolongs the shelf life of foods by stopping the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.
3. Sodium citrate : sodium citrate works as an emulsifier to prevent the separation of fat and protein. It produces a smooth & creamy texture
4. Calcium propionate : Calcium propionate is a preservative which extends the shelf life by interfering with the growth and reproduction of molds and other microorganisms
5. Mono and diglycerides : Mono- and diglycerides help oil and water to blend. Because of this, they can be used to improve the texture or consistency of foods.
6. Xantham gum : Xanthan gum is used as a thickener and as a low-calorie substitute for fat.
7. Guar gum : guar gum acts as a stabilizer to give a better texture. It is also used as a fat replacement for low-fat cheese
8. Sorbic acid : Sorbic acid is a widely used preservative that is highly effective at inhibiting the growth of mold

Compare and contrast

	Similarities	Differences
Ingredients	Both original vs low fat have ingredients such as - modified milk ingredients, salt, lactic acid, bacterial culture, carob bean gum, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid	Additional ingredients- Water, Corn maltodextrin, Sodium citrate, Calcium propionate, Mono and diglycerides, Xanthan gum, Guar gum, natural flavour.
Calories		Low fat- 20 Original- 80
Fat content	Low fat and Original Trans Fat 0g 0%	Low Fat- Total Fat 0.5g. -0 % Saturated Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 5mg Original Total Fat 7g 10% Saturated Fat 4.5g 23% Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Protein content		Low Fat - Protein 2g 0% Original - Protein 2g 4%
Sugar and carbohydrates Content	Low fat and Original Sugars 1g 0% Dietary Fibers 0g 0%	Low Fat - Total Carbohydrates 1g 0 % Original - Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
others	Low fat and Original Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Calcium 2 % Iron 0 %	Low Fat-Sodium 100mg 4 % Original-Sodium 125mg 5%
Texture		Low fat contains less fat and uses various different additives and fat substitutes, thus, it has a different texture from the original. In the original version, 1 gram of fat gives 9 kcal, whereas, in the low-fat version, the corn maltodextrin used as a fat substitute provides only 4 kcal per gram.As a result, there is a slight difference in the consistency and creaminess in the two products.

Labels

	Philadelphia Cream cheese- original	Low fat	compliant	non-compliant
Common name of the food	Commonly known as Philadelphia cream cheese	Philadelphia low fat cream cheese	Compliant
Bilingual labelling	Both English and French	Both English and French	Compliant
Country of Origin	canada	canada	compliant
Date marking and storage instruction	the expiration date is mentioned below and storage instructions marked on top and side; can be seen in image 4 and 5	storage instructions marked on top and side; can be seen in image 4 and 5	compliant
Identity and principle place of business	place of business is toronto, ontario		compliant
Legibility and location	Easy to read and locate	easy to read and locate	compliant
List of ingredients	Are mentioned in descending order of proportion--can be seen in image 2	can be seen in image 6	compliant
Nutrition facts table	Contains all the required elements Calories, the amount of fat, saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, fiber, sugars, protein, calcium, iron and Vitamins A and C in a specified amount of food.	Contains all required elements.	compliant
Net quantity of food	227g written on the top	227g written on the top	compliant
sweetener	mentioned in the ingredient list	mentioned in the ingredient list	compliant
Food additives	mentioned in the list of ingredients-- see image 2	mentioned in the list of ingredients- see image 6	compliant
%milk fat and moisture declarations	not mentioned on the label	not mentioned on the label		non-compliant
nutrient content claims and diet related health claims	none	none	compliant