Cheddar Cheese & Shallots product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cheddar Cheese & Shallots Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Prima Foods

Prima Foods's Cheddar Cheese & Shallots is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes cheddar cheese, which contains lactose, and vegetable oil, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of milk indicates potential allergen risks.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes cheddar cheese, which contains lactose, and vegetable oil, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of milk indicates potential allergen risks.

Main concern

Vegetable oil is a processed ingredient, raising 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 cheddar cheese, providing a rich flavor profile.
  • Selected fresh potatoes contribute to a natural base.
  • Shallots seasoning adds depth to the taste.
  • Vegetable oil can enhance texture and mouthfeel.

Concerns

  • Vegetable oil is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
  • Contains lactose from cheddar cheese, posing allergen risks.
  • The seasoning may include additives not specified.
  • Overall composition indicates moderate processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Selected Fresh Potatoes safe in this food?

    Good

    Selected Fresh Potatoes is used here as base. Selected fresh potatoes serve as the primary ingredient, providing a natural and wholesome base for the product.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Selected fresh potatoes

  • Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?

    Medium

    Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil is used for texture and moisture retention but is a processed ingredient that raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: Vegetable oil

    Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Oil

  • Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?

    Medium

    Cheddar Cheese is used here as flavor. Cheddar cheese adds flavor and creaminess but contains lactose, which may be problematic for those with dairy sensitivities.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Cheddar Cheese

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cheddar Cheese

  • Is Shallots Seasoning safe in this food?

    Medium

    Shallots Seasoning is used here as flavor. Shallots seasoning enhances the overall flavor but may include additives that are not disclosed in the ingredient list.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Shallots seasoning

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: 4031517

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains cheddar cheese, providing a rich flavor profile.; Selected fresh potatoes contribute to a natural base.; Shallots seasoning adds depth to the taste.. See the Pros section above.
Prima Foods — Cheddar Cheese & Shallots has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Prima Foods — Cheddar Cheese & Shallots has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Prima Foods products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: selected fresh potatoes. See the Ingredients section above.
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The composition includes cheddar cheese, which contains lactose, and vegetable oil, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of milk indicates potential allergen risks. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Prima Foods — Cheddar Cheese & Shallots 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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.
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