Is Buffalo Blue Cheese Flavored Cheese Curls Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Herr's
Buffalo Blue Cheese Flavored Cheese Curls is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Herr's. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The composition includes several synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6), raising significant quality concerns. The presence of maltodextrin and modified food starch also indicates a highly processed product.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6), raising significant quality concerns. The presence of maltodextrin and modified food starch also indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High in synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate, which raises safety 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 cheese blend with cheddar cheese, providing some dairy flavor.
- Includes natural flavors which may enhance taste without synthetic alternatives.
Concerns
- High in synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate, which raises safety concerns.
- Artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) indicate a processed composition with potential health implications.
- Maltodextrin and modified food starch suggest significant processing, lowering overall quality.
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 Corn Meal safe in this snack?
Good
Corn Meal is used here as base. Corn meal serves as the primary ingredient, providing a base for texture and flavor. It's a whole grain, contributing some nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: CORN MEAL
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for frying, contributing to texture. However, the inclusion of palm oil raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, COTTONSEED, PALM, SUNFLOWER)
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Is Cheese Blend safe in this snack?
Medium
Cheese Blend is used here as base. The cheese blend includes cheddar cheese and whey, providing flavor but also contains additives like maltodextrin and sodium phosphate, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHEESE BLEND (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, SUNFLOWER OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, ENZYMES)
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Is Seasoning safe in this snack?
Medium
Seasoning is used here as flavor. The seasoning mix adds flavor but contains monosodium glutamate and artificial flavors, which can be concerning for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEASONING (WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, RICE FLOUR, DRI...
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in snacks, though excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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: 3281460
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Allergens detected: milk
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