Cheese & Crackers product image with 70/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cheese & Crackers Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Bega

This page reviews Cheese & Crackers by Bega as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Raising Agent.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The product contains cheddar cheese and crackers, with ingredients like pasteurized milk cultures and vegetable fats. The presence of processed ingredients raises some quality concerns.

Main concern

Includes raising agent (500), which is a synthetic additive that may raise 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 source of calcium and flavor.
  • Vegetable fats are used, which can be a better alternative to animal fats.
  • Suitable for vegetarians, making it accessible for a wider audience.

Concerns

  • Includes raising agent (500), which is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
  • Contains wheat flour, which may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
  • Vegetable fats may be partially hydrogenated, raising potential health concerns.

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 snack and why it matters.

  • Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this snack?

    Good

    Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese is a dairy product providing flavor and calcium. Its quality is generally high, but it is processed.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: CHEDDAR

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cheddar Cheese

  • Is Water safe in this snack?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to maintain moisture in the product. It poses no quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: WATER

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Milk Cultures safe in this snack?

    Good

    Milk Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Milk cultures are beneficial for flavor development and texture in cheese. They are natural and safe.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: CULTURES (MILK)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Cultures

  • Is Enzyme safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Enzyme is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used in cheese production to aid in curd formation. While generally safe, they are processed.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: ENZYME MILK

    Read the full ingredient profile for Enzyme

  • Is Salt safe in this snack?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative. Its use is common in cheese products.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: SALT

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient in crackers, providing structure. It may pose issues for gluten-sensitive individuals.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: WHEAT FLOUR

  • Is Vegetable Fats safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats are used for texture and moisture. Their quality can vary, and they may be partially hydrogenated.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: VEGETABLE FATS

    Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Fats

  • Is Raising Agent safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Raising Agent is used here as thickener. Raising agent (500) is a synthetic additive that helps with texture but raises quality concerns due to its processing.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: RAISING AGENT (500)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Raising Agent

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: 4253452

More from this brand: Bega products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains cheddar cheese, providing a source of calcium and flavor.; Vegetable fats are used, which can be a better alternative to animal fats.; Suitable for vegetarians, making it accessible for a wider audience.. See the Pros section above.
Bega — Cheese & Crackers has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Bega 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.
We detected: milk, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Bega — Cheese & Crackers has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Yes. Bega — Cheese & Crackers has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cheddar cheese, water, milk cultures. See the Ingredients section above.
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.
This product is flagged for: Includes raising agent (500), which is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.; Contains wheat flour, which may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.; Vegetable fats may be partially hydrogenated, raising potential health concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The product contains cheddar cheese and crackers, with ingredients like pasteurized milk cultures and vegetable fats. The presence of processed ingredients raises some quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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