Is Breaded Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mcennedy
Breaded Mozzarella is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Mcennedy. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Modified Starch, Sodium Citrate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mozzarella and breadcrumbs, with a notable presence of preservatives and additives. Ingredients like modified starch and sodium citrate raise quality concerns due to their processed nature.
Main concern
Modified starch is present, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality 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 mozzarella, a dairy product that provides flavor and texture.
- Includes spices like jalapeño and garlic, enhancing taste profile.
- Breaded with a mix of cornflakes and flour, adding crunch.
- Offers a unique dipping sauce with a blend of spices.
Concerns
- Modified starch is present, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
- Sodium citrate is used as a melting salt, indicating a processed composition.
- Contains sugar and dextrose, which are added sweeteners that may not be necessary.
- May contain traces of allergens like soy and egg, posing risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Mozzarella safe in this snack?
Good
Mozzarella is used here as base. Mozzarella is a dairy cheese providing flavor and texture in this product. Its quality is generally high, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: mozzarella (milk)
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Is Breadcrumbs safe in this snack?
Medium
Breadcrumbs is used here as base. Breadcrumbs are made from wheat flour and cornflakes, adding crunch. However, they are processed and may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: paneermeel (tarwebloem, cornflakes (maïs, zout, gerstemoutextract), zonnebloemolie, zout, stabilisator: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose)
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Is Modified Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent in the sauce. Its processed nature raises concerns about quality and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd zetmeel (aardappel)
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium citrate is included as a melting salt in the cheese sauce. Its synthetic nature raises quality concerns regarding processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: smeltzout: natriumcitraten
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: 3897527
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , egg
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