Is Bega Farmers Tasty Grated Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bega
Bega's Bega Farmers Tasty Grated Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on E200.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cheddar cheese with milk and salt, but also contains an anticaking agent (E460) and a synthetic preservative (E200), raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes E460 as an anticaking agent, which is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
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 cheddar cheese made from milk, salt, and cultures, indicating a dairy-based product.
- Vegetarian suitable due to the use of non-animal rennet in cheese production.
Concerns
- Includes E460 as an anticaking agent, which is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
- Contains E200 as a preservative, a synthetic additive that can indicate a more processed product.
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 Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese is a dairy product made from milk, salt, and cultures, providing flavor and texture. Its natural composition supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheddar cheese [milk, salt, cultures, enzyme non-animal rennet]
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation in cheese. It is a natural ingredient that contributes to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Cultures is used here as base. Cultures are beneficial bacteria used in cheese-making that contribute to flavor development and texture. They are essential for quality cheese.
Role in formula: base
Original: cultures
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Is Non Animal Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Non Animal Rennet is used here as base. Non-animal rennet is used to curdle milk in cheese production, making it suitable for vegetarians while maintaining traditional cheese-making methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: enzyme non-animal rennet
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Is E460 safe in this dairy?
Medium
E460 is used here as stabilizer. E460 is an anticaking agent that helps prevent clumping in grated cheese. While it aids in texture, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: anticaking agent (460)
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Is E200 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E200 is used here as preservative. E200 is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life. Its presence raises concerns about the overall quality and processing of the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative (200)
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: 4253426
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Allergens detected: milk
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