Is Buffalo Blue Cheese Imp Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Herr Foods
Buffalo Blue Cheese Imp is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Herr Foods. 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 Seasoning affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes a mix of processed ingredients like maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavors and colorants further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Contains monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns for some consumers.
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, which provides a traditional cheese flavor and texture.
- Includes natural colorants like oleoresin paprika and annatto extract, which are preferable to synthetic dyes.
Concerns
- Contains monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns for some consumers.
- Includes artificial flavors, which indicate a level of processing that may detract from 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 dairy.
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Is Corn Meal safe in this dairy?
Medium
Corn Meal is used here as base. Corn meal serves as a primary ingredient, providing texture and bulk to the product. It is a processed grain that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: corn meal
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this dairy?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for frying and texture enhancement. The blend of oils raises concerns about the quality and source of fats used.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (one or more of the following: corn, cottonseed, palm, sunflower)
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Is Cheese Blend safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cheese Blend is used here as base. The cheese blend includes whey and cheddar cheese, contributing flavor but also contains additives like sodium phosphate and maltodextrin, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheese blend (whey, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], salt, sodium phosphate, citric acid, butter [cream, salt] lactic acid, oleoresin paprika [color], natural flavor, enzymes)
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Is Seasoning safe in this dairy?
Bad
Seasoning is used here as flavor. The seasoning contains monosodium glutamate and artificial flavors, which are associated with processed foods and may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: seasoning (whey, maltodextrin, rice flour, dreid cayenne pepper sauce [aged cayenne red peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic], monosodium glutamate, coconut oil, salt, modified food starch, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, lactic acid, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, spice, vinegar, sodium casinate, autolyzed yeast extract, malic acid, disodium incsinate and disodium guanylate)
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common flavor enhancer and preservative, essential for taste but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Annatto Extract safe in this dairy?
Good
Annatto Extract is used here as colorant. Annatto extract is a natural colorant used to enhance the visual appeal of the product without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: annatto extract (color)
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: 3281448
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Allergens detected: milk
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