Is Cheese Snack Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Entrepinares
This page reviews Cheese Snack by Entrepinares as a snack. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
This cheese snack contains pasteurized cow's milk, salt, non-animal rennet, calcium chloride as a stabilizer, and lactic ferments. The composition indicates a focus on quality ingredients.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
This cheese snack contains pasteurized cow's milk, salt, non-animal rennet, calcium chloride as a stabilizer, and lactic ferments. The composition indicates a focus on quality ingredients.
Main concern
Contains salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 pasteurized cow's milk, a good source of calcium and protein.
- Non-animal rennet used, making it suitable for vegetarian diets.
- Lactic ferments contribute to flavor and texture, enhancing quality.
- Calcium chloride is a common stabilizer that supports texture.
Concerns
- Contains salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
- Calcium chloride, while common, is a synthetic stabilizer that some may prefer to avoid.
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.
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Is Pasteurized Cow S Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Pasteurized Cow S Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized cow's milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein, contributing positively to the snack's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leche pasteurizada de vaca
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement but may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake, indicating a moderate quality aspect.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Non Animal Rennet safe in this snack?
Good
Non Animal Rennet is used here as base. Non-animal rennet is used for coagulation, making this product suitable for vegetarians and indicating a focus on ethical sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: cuajo no animal
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Is Calcium Chloride safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Calcium chloride is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain texture but may be viewed less favorably by those preferring natural ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cloruro cálcico
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Is Lactic Ferments safe in this snack?
Good
Lactic Ferments is used here as natural_extract. Lactic ferments contribute to the development of flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the cheese snack.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: fermentos lácticos
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: 4185348
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Allergens detected: milk
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