Is Cheddar Slice Natural Cheddar Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sargento
Sargento's Cheddar Slice Natural Cheddar Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Vegetable Color.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes pasteurized milk and cheese culture, which are standard for cheese. However, the presence of vegetable color raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Vegetable color is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
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
- Pasteurized milk is a common base for cheese, ensuring safety and quality.
- Cheese culture contributes to flavor and texture, indicating a traditional cheese-making process.
Concerns
- Vegetable color is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- The inclusion of salt can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Pasteurized Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized milk serves as the primary ingredient, ensuring safety and quality in cheese production.
Role in formula: base
Original: pasteurized milk
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor to the cheese, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: fast ream
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Is Cheese Culture safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheese Culture is used here as natural_extract. Cheese culture is essential for fermentation, contributing to the cheese's flavor and texture.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cheese culture
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but excessive amounts can be a concern for health.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Enzymes safe in this dairy?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used in cheese production to aid in curd formation, but their source and processing can vary.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: enzymes
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Is Vegetable Color safe in this dairy?
Bad
Vegetable Color is used here as colorant. Vegetable color is a synthetic additive used for visual appeal, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: (vegetable 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: 3219496
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Allergens detected: milk
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