I always hear people telling me that they don't like 'extra light' versions of food because the flavour tastes so different; and not in a good way. I don't agree with this opinion. I tried this version of the popular soft cheese because It has 33 calories per 30g serving, which is less than half the calories in the regular Philadelphia.

This cheese is great because you can spread it in sandwiches or on bagels or ryvita. It's a great addition with extra toppings like ham or cucumber or salmon, and it still remains a healthy option. Another great use i've found is to use the cheese for baking, for example using it to make the icing for a carrot cake is so handy and using this extra light version keeps the calories lower if you're trying to cut down.

The texture of this cheese is no different to the regular philadelphia spread. However, there is a slight difference in the taste of the cheese. The milder taste in the extra light version is noticable. However, the taste of the extra light cheese is not an unpleasant taste. The flavour is just a little milder than other versions but you can still taste the cheese. I understand why some cheese lovers may not like the mild flavour though if you prefer strong cheese.

**Advantages**

*Versatile
*Healthier than other versions due to low calorie count
*Pleasant flavour

**Disadvantages**

*Mild flavour for some tastes

**Overall Opinion**

Overall I think this version of the cheese is a sensible option for anyone who may be worried about calories or fat content in the regular philidelphia. In my opinion the difference in flavour is not that noticable and I will always choose this version rather than the full fat version of the cheese in an effort to remain healthy. I really recommend you give the extra light cheese a try before dismissing the flavour like many of my peers have.