Is Alpigiana Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bayernland
Bayernland's Alpigiana is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes milk, salt, and microbial rennet, which are standard for cheese. However, the presence of a thickener raises some concerns about processing.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes milk, salt, and microbial rennet, which are standard for cheese. However, the presence of a thickener raises some concerns about processing.
Main concern
Includes a thickener (carob bean gum), which indicates some level of processing.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains milk and salt, which are essential for traditional cheese making.
- Microbial rennet is a vegetarian alternative to animal rennet, appealing to some consumers.
Concerns
- Includes a thickener (carob bean gum), which indicates some level of processing.
- The use of additives may raise concerns for those preferring minimal processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is the primary ingredient providing the essential structure and flavor of cheese. Its quality is crucial for the final product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Latte
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation in cheese. It plays a vital role in the fermentation process.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Microbial Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Microbial Rennet is used here as coagulating agent. Microbial rennet is used to curdle the milk, making it suitable for vegetarians. It is a common and accepted ingredient in cheese production.
Role in formula: coagulating agent
Original: caglio microbico
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Is Carob Bean Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Carob Bean Gum is used here as thickener. Carob bean gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but indicates some processing. Its safety is generally accepted, though it raises concerns for minimalists.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: addensante: farina di semi di carrube
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4140234
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Allergens detected: milk
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