Cheddar Cheese Slices product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cheddar Cheese Slices Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Lucerne

Cheddar Cheese Slices is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Lucerne. 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 Color Added affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes cultured pasteurized milk and salt, which are standard in cheese production. However, the presence of added color raises concerns about synthetic additives.

Main concern

Enzymes are included, which may raise concerns about processing and sourcing.

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

  • Cultured pasteurized milk is a natural ingredient that contributes to flavor and texture.
  • Salt is a common preservative that enhances flavor and helps in cheese preservation.

Concerns

  • Enzymes are included, which may raise concerns about processing and sourcing.
  • Color added indicates the use of synthetic colorants, which can be a quality concern.

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.

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: 2393880

More from this brand: Lucerne products in Zerotox

Similar products: dairy in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Lucerne — Cheddar Cheese Slices has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cultured pasteurized milk, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Lucerne — Cheddar Cheese Slices 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Enzymes are included, which may raise concerns about processing and sourcing.; Color added indicates the use of synthetic colorants, which can be a quality concern.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
The composition includes cultured pasteurized milk and salt, which are standard in cheese production. However, the presence of added color raises concerns about synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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