Burger Sliced Cheese (Processed Cheddar) product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Burger Sliced Cheese (Processed Cheddar) Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Farmland

Burger Sliced Cheese (Processed Cheddar) is a dairy from Farmland. 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 Polyphosphates E452.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This processed cheese contains emulsifying salts and colorants, indicating a degree of processing. Ingredients like butter and skimmed milk powder raise some quality concerns.

Main concern

Emulsifying salts (polyphosphates) are synthetic additives that may raise 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 cheese and butter, which provide a creamy texture and flavor.
  • Includes citric acid, a natural acidulant that helps maintain freshness.

Concerns

  • Emulsifying salts (polyphosphates) are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
  • Paprika extract as a colorant indicates processing, which may affect overall ingredient 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.

  • Is Cheese safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Cheese is used here as base. Cheese serves as the primary ingredient, contributing flavor and texture. Its quality can vary based on processing methods.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Cheese

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cheese

  • Is Reconstituted Skimmed Milk safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Reconstituted Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Reconstituted skimmed milk is used to enhance creaminess but is a processed form of milk, raising some concerns about quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Reconstituted Skimmed Milk

    Read the full ingredient profile for Reconstituted Skimmed Milk

  • Is Butter safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor, being a natural dairy product that enhances the overall taste profile.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Butter

    Read the full ingredient profile for Butter

  • Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a processed dairy ingredient that provides protein and creaminess but may lack some nutrients found in whole milk.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Skimmed Milk Powder

    Read the full ingredient profile for Skimmed Milk Powder

  • Is Polyphosphates E452 safe in this dairy?

    Bad

    Polyphosphates E452 is used here as emulsifier. Polyphosphates are synthetic emulsifiers that help maintain texture but raise concerns about their long-term health effects.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: Emulsifying Salts (polyphosphates (E452))

  • Is Salt safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Salt is used here as base. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, though excessive intake can be a concern.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, generally considered safe in food products.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: acid (citric acid)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

  • Is Paprika Extract E160c safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Paprika Extract E160c is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal but indicates processing, which may affect ingredient quality.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: colour (paprika extract (E160c))

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: 4032251

More from this brand: Farmland products in Zerotox

Similar products: dairy in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Farmland — Burger Sliced Cheese (Processed Cheddar) has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Farmland products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Farmland — Burger Sliced Cheese (Processed Cheddar) has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This processed cheese contains emulsifying salts and colorants, indicating a degree of processing. Ingredients like butter and skimmed milk powder raise some quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains cheese and butter, which provide a creamy texture and flavor.; Includes citric acid, a natural acidulant that helps maintain freshness.. See the Pros section above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cheese, butter, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Farmland — Burger Sliced Cheese (Processed Cheddar) has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Farmland products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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