Philadelphia Light
Philadelphia Light is a soft cheese from Philadelphia made with milk and real cream, with 40% less fat than Philadelphia Original.
Philadelphia Light is a soft cheese (cream cheese) from the Philadelphia brand, made in Europe by Mondelez International. It has 40% less fat than Philadelphia Original, about 11 g per 100 g.
It is made with pasteurised milk and real cream; the ingredients also include medium-fat soft cheese, salt, stabilisers (guar gum and carrageenan) and citric acid. There are no added preservatives, and the cheese is suitable for vegetarians. The taste is fresh and creamy, close to Original, and the texture is light and spreadable. It is sold in tubs, including Mini Tubs.
How to use it: spread it on bread with avocado or grilled chicken; stir it into hot pasta for a creamy sauce, as in the lighter carbonara the brand suggests; take Mini Tubs to work or as a snack. Keep it in the fridge and use it within a few days of opening.
The brand also makes Philadelphia Original and Philadelphia Garlic & Herbs. Cream cheese belongs to the fresh cheeses.
Why it matters to you: the lighter version keeps a familiar taste with less fat, but it contains stabilisers, which is worth knowing when you choose.
Facts
| Raw material | pasteurised milk, cream, salt, guar gum, carrageenan, citric acid |
|---|---|
| Main use | spreads, pasta sauces, snacks |
What it includes
How it connects to Cheese
Philadelphia Light → kind of → 🧀 Cream cheese → kind of → 🧀 Cheese
Links
- Part of
- Philadelphia, 🥛 Fresh cheeses, 🧀 Cream cheese
Frequently asked questions
How much less fat does Philadelphia Light have than Original?
40% less: about 11 g of fat per 100 g.
Does Philadelphia Light contain preservatives?
No added preservatives, but it contains stabilisers: guar gum and carrageenan.
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