Is Cheese Ravioli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Market Pantry
Market Pantry's Cheese Ravioli 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Natamycin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified food starch and xanthan gum, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natamycin as a preservative also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
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 a variety of cheeses, including ricotta and romano, which contribute to flavor and texture.
- Includes natural ingredients like spices and garlic powder, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
- Natamycin is a synthetic preservative that indicates a more processed product, which can be a concern for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- 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.
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Is Cheese Blend safe in this food?
Medium
Cheese Blend is used here as base. A mixture of various cheeses that provides flavor and texture to the ravioli.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheese blend
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Is Ricotta Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Ricotta Cheese is used here as base. A fresh cheese that adds creaminess and a mild flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the ravioli.
Role in formula: base
Original: ricotta cheese
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Is Milk safe in this food?
Good
Milk is used here as base. A natural ingredient that contributes to the creaminess and richness of the ravioli filling.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Whey safe in this food?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. A byproduct of cheese production that adds protein but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Milk And Or Cream safe in this food?
Good
Milk And Or Cream is used here as base. Provides richness and creaminess to the filling, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk and/or cream
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Used to enhance flavor and balance the richness of the cheese filling, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinegar
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Enhances the overall flavor of the ravioli, essential for taste but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. A common thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. A thickening agent that helps maintain texture but is also a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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Is Romano Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Romano Cheese is used here as base. Adds a sharp, tangy flavor to the filling, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: base
Original: romano cheese
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Is Cow S Milk safe in this food?
Good
Cow S Milk is used here as base. A natural ingredient that contributes to the creaminess and richness of the ravioli filling.
Role in formula: base
Original: cow's milk
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Is Sheep S Milk safe in this food?
Good
Sheep S Milk is used here as base. Adds a unique flavor profile and richness to the cheese blend, enhancing quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: sheep's milk
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Is Cultures safe in this food?
Good
Cultures is used here as base. Beneficial cultures used in cheese production that contribute to flavor and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: cultures
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Enhances the overall flavor of the ravioli, essential for taste but should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Enzymes safe in this food?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Used in cheese production to aid in curd formation, but can be a processed ingredient, raising concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: enzymes
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Is Natamycin safe in this food?
Bad
Natamycin is used here as preservative. A synthetic preservative used to prevent mold growth, indicating a more processed product, which raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natamycin
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. A processed ingredient that provides structure but raises concerns due to refinement and enrichment processes.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour
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Is Durum Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Durum Flour is used here as base. A type of wheat flour used for pasta, providing texture but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: durum flour
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Is Ferrous Sulfate safe in this food?
Bad
Ferrous Sulfate is used here as fortificant. An iron supplement added for nutritional purposes, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: ferrous sulfate
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Is Thiamine Mononitrate safe in this food?
Bad
Thiamine Mononitrate is used here as fortificant. A synthetic form of vitamin B1 added for enrichment, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: thiamine mononitrate
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Is Riboflavin safe in this food?
Bad
Riboflavin is used here as fortificant. A synthetic form of vitamin B2 used for enrichment, indicating a processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: riboflavin
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Is Folic Acid safe in this food?
Bad
Folic Acid is used here as fortificant. A synthetic form of vitamin B9 added for nutritional enrichment, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: folic acid
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Essential for the dough and filling, contributing to the overall texture and moisture of the ravioli.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Eggs And Or Egg Whites safe in this food?
Good
Eggs And Or Egg Whites is used here as base. Adds richness and helps bind the ingredients together, enhancing the overall quality of the ravioli.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs and/or egg whites
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. A processed thickening agent that raises concerns about quality and safety due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. A natural salt that enhances flavor, providing a more complex taste compared to regular salt.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Natural ingredients that enhance flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Adds a strong flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste experience of the ravioli.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Provides a savory flavor that complements the cheese filling, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. A natural colorant that adds a yellow hue and has potential flavor benefits, enhancing visual appeal.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: turmeric
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: 3334522
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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