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Cheddar & Parmesan Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 OZ
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Cheddar & Parmesan Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 OZ

BRAZI BITES
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
3g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the freezer or appetizer section and pull it out when you're crowd-pleasing at a party, brunch, or a cozy night in. It gives a nostalgic, comforting vibe — cheesy, chewy bites that feel indulgent but easy to prepare. The combination of tapioca starch, refined oil and a small anti-caking additive points to industrial shaping and stabilization (chewy, airy texture from starch processing), suggesting more-than-home cooking but still made from recognizable ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 PIECES
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

TAPIOCA, FLOUR, EGGS, MILK, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES, &, CELLULOSE, TO, PREVENT, CAKING), SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES), FILTERED, WATER, SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole-food ingredients (eggs, milk, cheeses, tapioca) but is industrially prepared and includes refined oils and an anti-caking additive (cellulose), indicating processed food rather than a minimally processed item.

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Common Questions about Cheddar & Parmesan Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Each serving packs 130 calories and 6 grams of fat, which isn't too shabby if you're on the lookout for a tasty snack. It's not exactly a superfood, but if you enjoy it as part of a balanced diet, it can definitely fit in without too much fuss.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

comfortingindulgentconvenientnostalgic
$7.99
per package