Advantages: Just as good as the original and much healthier Disadvantages: Expensive compared to competitors
Kraft Philadelphia - A Little Taste of Heaven
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Why I buy Philadelphia
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I am a great fan of all things cheese, from soft cheeses to hard. I have always loved Philadelphia, whether it be the normal version, light or even extra light, I find no difference in quality between them. As I am currently on a diet the extra light version is perfect for me. The same great taste but better for you! And those adverts, although ... ...when Phoenix merged with the Kraft Cheese Company in 1928 and new, more consistent manufacturing processes followed. It is now one of the most famous soft cheese brands in the world.
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Packaging & Storage
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Philadelphia Extra Light comes in the same container as all the other Philadelphias, the foil seal displays that it is an Extra Light variety and the colouring seems to be slightly lighter than the other Philadelphias, ...
lilyellowfish 10.03.2008 (12.03.2008)
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Advantages: Can help you on a diet, or if you are health conscious Disadvantages: Nowhere near as tasty as the regular version
...god awful rubber cheese squares…urgh!). Kraft are the second largest food and drink company in the world! Based in America, they officially started business in 1903. As far as the cheese itself goes, Philadelphia is available in other varieties, such as garlic and herbs, chives, as well as light and it's original full fat. The reason is it called 'Philadephia' is because back in 1880 when cream cheeses were first being made, it was named 'Philadelphia' ... ...Then some 20 years later, Kraft took on the brand (they were previously known as Phoenix, if anyone's interested). The extra light variety came onto the market in 2001 and claims to have less than 5% fat content. Then in 2006 it was remarketed as having an even tastier recipe…(really?? Could have fooled me!)
'''What is it? (apart from tasting vile)'''
'Philadelphia Extra Light' is a 'sweet' and smooth cream cheese, made from pasteurized milkfat. ...
MarcoG 11.03.2008 (12.03.2008)
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Advantages: tastes good, lots of uses Disadvantages: only lastes a week
...the food company Kraft.
The Kraft company is one of the most famous brands for food in the world making several hundred different products for the market targeting several countries across the world. They are also the leading selling company for soft cheese in the world making Philadelphia the number one soft cheese out there.
The normal Philadelphia has always been the most popular and has been around for ages now, though this relatively new extra ... ...fact if you visit the Kraft Philadelphia website you’ll find a whole load of recipes there for you to make with Philadelphia. There’s a whole lot of starters you can make with Philadelphia, but the best things you can make with Philadelphia must be the desserts. The main desserts you can make with Philadelphia revolve around different cheesecakes.
Here’s the recipe for a white chocolate cheesecake.
Ingredients.
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techno_man_37 16.03.2008
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Advantages: great taste, heathy, good for snacks Disadvantages: a bit pricey compared to other spreads
...salt and saturates content.
The Kraft logo (those good ole people also behind another favourite -dairylea) can be found at the top of the box.
The ingrediants can be found on the bottom of the tub.
The smell
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Unlike with other cheese speads, what I like about Philadelphia is that it is not over powering at all .
It has a very plesent, creamy smell to it, it does smell richer than it is -it has an aroma which is addictive to me and very ... ..."hit" you as soon as you open the pack, but gently surround you as you spread, making you crave the creaminess of this cheese!
The texture
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Soft, easy to spread, creamy (but not too rich), full flavoured.
I love the softness of this cheese and just how east it is to enjoy on almost anything as a snack --it's soft, light texture also makes it perfect for a healthy (cucumber/carrot/breadstick) or naughty (chips/nachos/crisps) dip~~go with ...
Sophie-Kaia 12.03.2008
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Advantages: Low fat and calories. great taste and versatile Disadvantages: None to mind
==Kraft Philadelphia Extra Light Spread==
===Spread it all over===
I don't know about anyone else, but I am a big lover of all things that spread on toast - cheese spread, marmite, pate, jam, lemon curd and even the odd pot of Nutella graces the cupboards of my kitchen.
These fantastic spreads are my sin, my fall-down and my weakness, all rolled into one. I don't believe in a thin covering with the knife - I want to sink my mouth into the toast ... ...I can hardly taste it?
The only problem is that lifelong phrase comes back to haunt me: One moment on the lips, a life-time on the hips. Honestly, the person who invented that phrase was designed to taunt me - I call that bullying in my house!
But in all seriousness, I have had to take a hard look at what I really AM spreading on my toast. I want to be healthy and fit into those gorgeous skinny jeans I bought in the sale, so diligence and care ...
yummy.mummy 13.03.2008
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Advantages: Great for people watching their weight and very versatile Disadvantages: Probably not for people who are lovers of the full fat variet
...tub and then in 1985, Kraft ( the owners of the cheese) brought in a low fat version and in 2001 this extra light version came into being - it was then 'improved' in 2006. The Cheese. Philadelphia Extra Light smooth, mild, white cream cheese that is made from pasteurized milkfat. It differs from soft cheese like Brie in the fact that it is not matured and has to be eaten fresh. Obviously this cheese is 'extra low fat' so is a lot less creamy than ... ...who has tried to lose weight knows - it is worth the sacrifice if you are on a low fat diet. Nutritional Values. If you are buying the Extra Light variety you are doing so for nutritional reasons, the values are : - Per 30g serving % Energy 140 / 33 kJ 1.7 Protein 3.5 g 7.8 Carbohydrate 1.5 g 0.7 of which Sugars 1.5 g 1.7 Fat 1.4 g 2.0 of which Saturates 1.0 g 5.0 Fibre 0.1 g 0.4 Sodium* 0.1 g 4.2 *Salt equivalent 0.3 g 5.0 Compare the difference ...
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...I am really suprised the Kraft company make a time line story about this. I am sure most people are familiar with the kraft Philadelphia Television advert from a few years ago which I will not bother talking about in too great detail as it showed a beautiful female sitting down on a Sun Bed ouside on a warm summer's day looking to enjoy herself by eating the original version of Philadelphia spread. So here I am now reviewing kraft's extra Light Spread. ... ...safety and quality standards.
Kraft also have a Telephone number for consumer enquiries.
0808 1000 678 ==Conclusion==
Very spreadable cheese Product, Good for a wide range of Food's and use with different Food's. I feel that this product is a slightly under estimated product. On the whole I would rarely use this cheese Spread as I feel that based on low fibre content that really this is just an indulgent treat for of Snack based Food. I tend to ...
costas1234 10.03.2008 (31.05.2009)
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Advantages: taste and light Disadvantages: have to eat less if your dieting
Kraft Philadelphia Extra Light
So your looking for a tasty snack, well look no further. This is the best cream cheese product I have come across and it has a lot less calories than the original Philadelphia, which is quite high in calorie intake and that's a dangerous thing if your dieting and love the taste.
The Kraft Philadelphia Extra Light however, is a nice treat without the guilt.
Philadelphia cream cheese has 8.2 grams of fat and 86 Calories ... ...enough.
You can buy Kraft Philadelphia Extra Light at all supermarkets, some will have it on offer at certain times and this is a good time to buy one get one free.
It is usually found in the fridges and comes in a little tub which is 200g
You are looking at paying around £1.28p this depends which supermarket you go to as some have price wars and it will vary.
The little tubs have a foil lid which peels back for freshness and there is a plastic ...
Sunnysmiles 15.03.2008
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Advantages: Gorgeous creamy tast, low in fat, great price, versatile Disadvantages: None
...1928 Phoenix merged with the Kraft Cheese Company and in 1960 Philadelphia was launched in the UK.
In 1963 the first UK TV advert for Philadelphia is shown on television. By 1977 we started to see more flavours of Philadelphia are launched in the UK and finally in 1981 the foil packs are replaced with a tub. 1985 Philadelphia Light is launched.
In 1996 Philadelphia Handisnacks are introduced and renamed Philadelphia Snack in 2000. Finally 2001 ... ...whole variety of ways. Kraft have come up with some recipes for you to try using Philadelphia Extra Light. These include the following:
Tuna Philadelphia Pate - a great starter or light lunch Coriander & Lime Chicken - a simple main dish great with salad! Baked Sweet Potatoes - Sweet potatoes are a low GI food* Heavenly Black Forest Whip - Extra light Philly ensures you a low fat treat!
For further recipees and full instructions you can go to:
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Lisab3410 16.03.2008
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Advantages: Won't clog up your arteries as fast as the full fat one will Disadvantages: Doesn't taste as nice
Cream Cheese. Even saying the name out loud makes you look fatter.
Oh the joy of spreading a good dollop of rich, thick, creamy Philly on a Ritz cracker and popping the whole thing in your mouth at once, licking your lips to pick up any errant cracker crumbs that might have spilled over as you took that first crunch!
But we are always being told to watch our saturated fat and salt intake these days and I am no longer the slip of a girl I once was ... ...lifetime on the hips and all that. My daily lunchtime sarnie now has ham or tuna and cucumber in it instead of cheese and pickle; my coleslaw is low fat (boring) and I never ever use butter; learning instead to live with extra-light spreads and skimmed milk.
I am still a stone heavier than I was when I ate all those things though, so I don't quite know how that works out, but still....
One way to keep a toe-hold in the world of guilty pleasures ...
sadoldbag 10.03.2008
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Advantages: good for a low fat lunch Disadvantages: none
...in America. In 1903, the Phoenix Cheese Company k bought the business in 1928 Kraft bought the company. Philadelphia cheese in its many forms is well known and available in many places. If you wish for a light mild flavored cream cheese then Philadelphia extra light is good... ...
mumsymary 11.02.2008
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Advantages: creamy tase, less calories, easily spreadable Disadvantages: none
our family have recently tried some of the philidelphia brands - both plain and with chives etc. we have enjoyed all of them so far but due to the constant media attention that we get regarding our diets i thought i would try the extra light version (as with many other products). on the whole we enjoyed this very much, i found that the tate was nice and creamy and it was easy to spread, even though it was less fattening i didnt feel that the tase ...
marieperring 18.05.2009
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Advantages: all the creamy taste without the calories Disadvantages: none
Trying to be health concious I thought I'd give this product a try not really expecting it to be as good as other products being sold. How wrong I was, I was indeed more than surprised at how tasty it was, in fact even my husband and the chidren and grandchildren were eating it at every opportunity. No matter in which way it was served, whether on toast, sandwiches, breadsticks, even with tomato toasted, it just seemed to go with any type of bread ... ...myself eating it on it's own, all the creamy taste withought the calories, what more could a girl ask for mmmm delicious, I for one will definitely be buying morel in fact the way the family eat it one will just not do!!. If you haven't tried it, Why??. As far as I am concerned it's the best soft cream cheese on the market and suitable for all the family from the oldest to the youngest. ...
singingnan1 15.03.2008
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Advantages: Often on Promotion Disadvantages: none
My Kids love Kraft Philadelphia Extra Light, When we first tried it i was expecting it not to taste as nice as the full fat version, but we all think it is nicer it still tastes creamy and smooth.
You can use it in a variety of ways as a spread or dip someone told me they had even used it as a cheat cheese sauce although i have to admit i havent tried it myself but may one day.
We love it on crackers best of all, it is also nice eaten with carrot ... ...veg and there is a creamy texture and still a bit of tartness that you sometimes get with cheese but you also get the smoothness of the cheese.
I tend to buy it when it is bogof in morrisons because it has a good expirery date, you can buy a couple of extra tubs and not worry about eating them within the week, and if you have a cheese fiend like i have and loves any type of cheese it never gets anywhere near the sell by date.
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chocs59 10.03.2008
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