Is Blue Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carrefour
Carrefour's Blue 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 composition includes pasteurized cow's milk cheese and Roquefort, which are generally acceptable. However, the presence of lactose raises concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pasteurized cow's milk cheese and Roquefort, which are generally acceptable. However, the presence of lactose raises concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Main concern
Lactose is present, which may pose issues for those with lactose intolerance.
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 Roquefort AOP, a recognized cheese with specific quality standards.
- Pasteurized cow's milk is used, which is a common safety practice in cheese production.
Concerns
- Lactose is present, which may pose issues for those with lactose intolerance.
- The product may contain traces of nuts, raising allergen concerns.
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 Pasteurized Cow S Milk Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pasteurized Cow S Milk Cheese is used here as base. Pasteurized cow's milk cheese serves as the primary ingredient, providing flavor and texture. Pasteurization enhances safety but may alter some natural properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fromage au lait de vache pasteurisé
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurized Cow S Milk Cheese
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Is Roquefort Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Roquefort Cheese is used here as base. Roquefort AOP is a high-quality blue cheese known for its distinct flavor profile. Its designation indicates adherence to strict production standards.
Role in formula: base
Original: Roquefort AOP
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Is Lactose safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, included here likely for texture. It may cause digestive issues for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lactose
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient in cheese, aiding in texture and moisture content without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation in cheese, contributing to its overall safety and taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Parsley safe in this dairy?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley is used for flavoring and may add a fresh note to the cheese. It is a natural ingredient with no safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: persil
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: 3728096
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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