
PF Goldfish Carton Colors
What You Should Know
Goldfish® Colors Cheddar Crackers come in a large 27.3-ounce carton and sit squarely in the grocery snack aisle near other crackers, cheese snacks, lunchbox items and party nibblers. Bright, fish-shaped crackers in orange, yellow and red tones are marketed as a playful, family-friendly option — the kind of product parents toss into carts for school lunches, playdates, road trips or a communal bowl at movie night. The brand leans heavily on nostalgia and child appeal: smiling goldfish shapes, a “made with smiles” voice, and the reassurance of “100% real cheese” position the product as a trusted kid snack from a mainstream heritage brand. Packaging highlights like “colors sourced from plants” and the mention of real cheddar create a mild natural-health halo, though there is no organic or clean-label certification and allergens (wheat, milk) are clearly flagged. In plain terms, these are oven-baked, shelf-stable crackers produced by industrial processes from refined flour, added oils, salt, cheese concentrates and small amounts of flavor enhancers and leavening — a highly processed convenience snack formulated for consistency and long shelf life. Sensory experience centers on a firm, crunchy snap with a pronounced cheddar taste and a slightly salty finish; texture is dry and crumbly, perfect for dunking or eating straight from the box. The carton design and pourable format encourage casual, communal snacking rituals — lunchbox portioning, sharing at parties, or spooning into bowls during games and movie nights — reinforcing its role as an everyday, guilt-light snack in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
MADE, WITH, SMILES, AND, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, ([CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, ANNATTO),, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, YEAST,, SUGAR,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SPICES,, CELERY,, ONION, POWDER,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, COLORS, (BEET,, HUITO, AND, WATERMELON, JUICE, CONCENTRATES,, PAPRIKA, AND, TURMERIC, EXTRACTS)., 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
- •MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE - Processed emulsifier
- •ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
- •BEET - Artificial coloring
- •HUITO - Artificial coloring
- •WATERMELON JUICE CONCENTRATES - Artificial coloring
- •PAPRIKA - Artificial coloring
- •TURMERIC EXTRACTS - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This product is an industrially formulated, ready-to-eat snack made from refined/enriched flour, vegetable oils, cheese concentrates, flavor enhancers and added colors — characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about PF Goldfish Carton Colors
The Goldfish Carton Colors can be a fun snack option, but calling it 'healthy' really depends on your perspective. It's relatively low in sugar and has some protein, but it's not exactly a superfood. If you're looking for a treat to enjoy with your kids or during a movie night, it fits the bill just fine!
