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Cheddar & Parmesan Brazilian Cheese Bread, 11.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

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 find these bite-sized Brazilian cheese breads in the freezer or frozen snacks aisle, pulled out for quick weekend brunches, game-day spreads, or a cozy movie-night at home. They read indulgent and comforting—warm, cheesy and slightly chewy—while the ingredient list (processed cheeses with anti-caking cellulose, added oils, and a ready-made tapioca flour mix) and industrial formulation signal a convenience-oriented, ultra-processed product designed for a specific airy, elastic texture.

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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed components (processed cheeses with additives like cellulose and enzymes), added vegetable oils, and is a ready-to-heat manufactured snack—characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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$7.99
per package