Is Brebis Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Juan Luna
Brebis is a dairy from Juan Luna. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Nitrate, Natamycin, Sorbic Acid.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes raw sheep's milk and several preservatives like sodium nitrate (E252) and natamycin (E235). These synthetic additives raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Presence of multiple preservatives (E252, E1105, E235) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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
- Raw sheep's milk provides a rich flavor profile and potential benefits from natural fermentation.
- Contains lactic ferments which contribute to the cheese's texture and taste.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple preservatives (E252, E1105, E235) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Colorant (E172) used in the rind may indicate processing that detracts from natural quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Raw Sheep S Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Raw Sheep S Milk is used here as base. Raw sheep's milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing a rich flavor and potential benefits from natural fermentation processes.
Role in formula: base
Original: Lait cru de brebis
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative, contributing to the overall safety and taste of the cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Rennet is used here as coagulating agent. Rennet is used to curdle the milk, essential for cheese-making, and is derived from natural sources, supporting traditional cheese production.
Role in formula: coagulating agent
Original: présure
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Is Lactic Ferments safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Ferments is used here as natural_extract. Lactic ferments are crucial for developing the cheese's texture and flavor, contributing positively to the fermentation process.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ferments lactiques
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Is Sodium Nitrate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Nitrate is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrate (E252) is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about potential health risks associated with synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E252
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Is Lysozyme safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lysozyme is used here as preservative. Lysozyme (E1105) is derived from egg and used to inhibit bacterial growth, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E1105 (dérivé d'_oeuf_)
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Is Natamycin safe in this dairy?
Bad
Natamycin is used here as preservative. Natamycin (E235) is a synthetic preservative used to prevent mold growth, which raises concerns about the use of synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E235
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid (E203) is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E203
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Is Iron Oxide safe in this dairy?
Bad
Iron Oxide is used here as colorant. Iron oxide (E172) is used as a colorant in the rind, indicating processing that may detract from the cheese's natural quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E172
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: 4175779
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Allergens detected: egg
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