Is Carrefour Classic Cheddar Râpé Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carrefour
This page reviews Carrefour Classic Cheddar Râpé by Carrefour as a dairy. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes cheddar cheese with a high percentage of milk and natural colorant beta-carotene. However, the presence of potato starch raises concerns about processing.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes cheddar cheese with a high percentage of milk and natural colorant beta-carotene. However, the presence of potato starch raises concerns about processing.
Main concern
Potato starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
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
- High cheddar content (98%) indicates a strong cheese flavor and quality.
- Uses natural colorant beta-carotene, which is derived from a natural source.
Concerns
- Potato starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Contains microbial rennet, which may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese is the primary ingredient, providing flavor and texture. Its high milk content supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cheddar rouge
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de pomme de terre
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for cheese preservation, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Lactic Ferments safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Ferments is used here as natural_extract. Lactic ferments are beneficial for cheese production, aiding in flavor development and texture.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ferments lactiques
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Is Microbial Rennet safe in this dairy?
Medium
Microbial Rennet is used here as coagulating_agent. Microbial rennet is used for coagulation in cheese making, suitable for vegetarian diets but may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: coagulating_agent
Original: présure microbienne
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this dairy?
Good
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal of the cheese without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant : bêta-carotène issu de Blakeslea trispora
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: 3974771
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Allergens detected: milk
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