Fresh Gourmet Premium Croutons, Cheese Garlic
What You Should Know
Fresh Gourmet Premium Croutons, Cheese Garlic is the kind of small, savory accessory you spot in the salad aisle or near salad dressings, bagged croutons, and ready-to-eat toppings. Packaged in a small resealable pouch or plastic tub, the 5 oz product markets itself as a premium salad topper — often shelved beside other garnish items, bread-based snacks, and soup accompaniments. It fits shopping trips where shoppers plan quick weeknight dinners, backyard get-togethers, or casual entertaining: think tossed Caesar salads for weekend brunch, a bowl of tomato soup on a rainy night, or a crunchy boost for potluck dishes. Fresh Gourmet’s positioning leans toward approachable upscale: “premium” and cheese-forward messaging aimed at families and cooks who want an easy upgrade to homemade meals without much hassle. The label leans on flavor cues and may highlight “made with real cheese” or garlic flavoring; there’s no organic badge and no obvious kid-targeted characters — the brand trades playful nostalgia for a grown-up, convenience-focused tone. Health halos are subtle (real cheese, rosemary extract) even though the ingredient list shows refined flours, added sugars, oils, and flavoring agents. In plain terms this is a highly processed, ready-to-use crunchy garnish — manufactured from enriched wheat flour, vegetable oils, cheeses, maltodextrin and flavor concentrates. Sensory notes: light, crisp cubes with a toasted, buttery-cheesy garlic aroma, a hard crunch that softens in soups, and a sprinkle ritual — pinch, scatter, and toss. People use it by the handful to finish salads, ladle it into soup bowls, or serve it in small bowls for snacking at casual gatherings.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Yeast,, 2%, or, Less, of, Garlic,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, Enzymes),, Milk,, Whey,, Romano, Cheese, from, Cow's, Milk, (Pasteurized, Part, Skim, Milk,, Cultures,, Enzymes,, Salt),, Enzyme, Modified, Romano, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Maltodextrin,, Yeast, Extract,, Parsley, (Dehydrated, ),, Vinegar,, Autolyzed, Yeast,, Onion, (Dehydrated, ),, Enzyme, Modified, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Natural, Flavors, (Milk),, Unsalted, Butter, (Pasteurized, Cream,, Natural, Flavor),, Rosemary, Extract, and, Ascorbic, Acid, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, Enzymes..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Ascorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The ingredient list contains refined and industrial ingredients (enriched flour, maltodextrin), enzyme-modified cheeses, flavor concentrates, and preservatives, consistent with an ultraprocessed product. Multiple industrial additives and reformulated dairy ingredients indicate NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Fresh Gourmet Premium Croutons, Cheese Garlic
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, can't it? These croutons are low in sugar and calories, making them a great way to add flavor and crunch to your salads or soups without a hefty caloric price tag. However, they're not high in protein or fiber, so while they can be a tasty addition, they shouldn't be your main source of nutrition.