Is Cheddar Slices Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
Cheddar Slices is a dairy from Aldi. 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 Melting Salts.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 50% cheese, primarily cheddar, along with various dairy and processing agents. The presence of melting salts and skim milk powder raises moderate concerns about processing quality.
Main concern
Melting salts (sodium citrates, sodium phosphates) indicate processing that may affect 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
- Contains 50% cheese, primarily cheddar, indicating a significant cheese content.
- Includes natural ingredients like butter and lemon juice, which are generally acceptable.
Concerns
- Melting salts (sodium citrates, sodium phosphates) indicate processing that may affect quality.
- Skim milk powder and sweet whey powder suggest a reliance on processed dairy ingredients.
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.
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Is Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese provides flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Käse (75 % Cheddar)
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a common ingredient used to adjust consistency and moisture content in cheese products.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder is used to enhance creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
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Is Butter safe in this dairy?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the cheese slices.
Role in formula: base
Original: Butter
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Is Milk Protein safe in this dairy?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein enhances texture and nutritional content but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milcheiweiß
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Is Melting Salts safe in this dairy?
Bad
Melting Salts is used here as emulsifier. Melting salts (sodium citrates, sodium phosphates) are used to improve meltability but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Schmelzsalze (Natriumcitrate, Natriumphosphate, Polyphosphate)
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, used for flavor and texture but is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Table Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in cheese products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Spice Extract safe in this dairy?
Good
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract adds flavor complexity, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Zitronensäure
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: 3852966
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Allergens detected: milk
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