Balanced Breaks White Cheddar, Almonds & Dried Cranberries — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Balanced Breaks White Cheddar, Almonds & Dried Cranberries by Sargento MUNCH — score 88/90.

Moderately processed with some added sugars but no artificial additives or concerning ingredients.

Why this verdict

• Hyper-palatable snack triad: sugar + refined oil + starch
• Moderate processing
• Added sugars present

Ingredients (3)

• Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Potato Starch (To Prevent Caking), Enzymes] (safe) — Cheese is a natural food with beneficial nutrients like calcium and protein.
• Sea-Salted Roasted Almonds [Almonds, Vegetable Oil (Peanut And/Or Sunflower Seed And/Or Canola And/Or Safflower Oil), Sea Salt] (safe) — Almonds are nutrient-rich and generally healthful, but the oil can add calories.
• Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil) (moderate) — Contain added sugar which contributes to calorie increase without nutritional benefits.