
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Xtra Cheddar
What You Should Know
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar is a brightly packaged, family-focused snack found in the supermarket snack aisle alongside chips, other crackers, and children's lunchbox items. The 6.6‑ounce plastic bag is designed as a shareable, on‑the‑go size you’ll spot near party snacks and salty munchies for gatherings. This product fits quick shopping trips for snacks, packed lunches, car drives and casual get-togethers. It is positioned as a playful, kid-friendly brand with broad nostalgic appeal for adults who grew up with Goldfish; marketing emphasizes fun shapes, bold cheese flavor and family sharing rather than nutrition. Label cues include kid‑centric graphics, “made with smiles” copy and a callout that colors are sourced from plants — minor “natural” language that suggests wholesomeness, but there is no organic certification or explicit health claim. In plain terms it is a highly processed baked snack made from enriched wheat flour, vegetable oils, real cheddar and a suite of concentrated flavors and yeast extracts. Sensory experience centers on a crisp, lightweight crunch and an intense, powdery cheddar coating that leaves a lingering savory finish; the fish-shaped crackers invite hand‑to‑mouth snacking from a communal bowl or straight from the bag. Rituals around the product include packing a handful in kids’ lunches, sprinkling into snack mixes for parties, or grabbing a handful on road trips and movie nights. Overall, Goldfish Xtra Cheddar plays the role of an indulgent, convenient comfort snack — engineered for flavor impact and ease of use rather than minimally processed ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
MADE, WITH, SMILES, AND, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, ([CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, ANNATTO),, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SUGAR,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, WHEY,, CORN, FLOUR,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, TORULA, YEAST,, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (COLOR),, SPICES,, CELERY,, ENZYME, MODIFIED, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ONION, AND, GARLIC, POWDERS,, CITRIC, ACID,, LACTIC, ACID,, CALCIUM, LACTATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, MILKFAT,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •annatto - Artificial coloring
- •paprika extract - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (enriched flour, vegetable oils, autolyzed/torula yeast extracts, 'natural flavor', enzyme‑modified cheese) and is formulated and packaged as a ready‑to‑eat flavored snack, consistent with ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Xtra Cheddar
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Xtra Cheddar Goldfish are definitely a fun snack, providing a decent crunch and cheesy flavor, but they’re not what you’d call a superfood. They do have some protein and fiber, but they’re more of an occasional treat rather than a health powerhouse. Think of them as a playful addition to a balanced diet!
