Is Cheestrings Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Privatmolkerei Bauer
Cheestrings Mozzarella is a dairy from Privatmolkerei Bauer. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes 96% milk and 50% mozzarella, indicating a high dairy content. However, the presence of salt and souring agents raises some quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes 96% milk and 50% mozzarella, indicating a high dairy content. However, the presence of salt and souring agents raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes salt, which can raise concerns about sodium intake in cheese products.
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
- High milk content (96%) indicates a strong dairy base, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Contains mozzarella (50%), a popular cheese known for its melting properties and taste.
Concerns
- Includes salt, which can raise concerns about sodium intake in cheese products.
- Souring agents may indicate processing that could affect the natural quality of the cheese.
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 Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture. Its high percentage supports the product's dairy quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milch
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement and preservation. While it improves taste, excessive salt can be a health concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor. It is a common ingredient in cheese production but indicates processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Sâureregulatoren (ronensāure)
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Is Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Rennet is used here as coagulating_agent. Rennet is a natural enzyme used in cheese-making to curdle milk. Its presence is typical in traditional cheese production.
Role in formula: coagulating_agent
Original: Lab
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Is Starter Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Starter Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Starter cultures are beneficial bacteria that aid in fermentation, contributing to flavor and texture development in cheese.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Stterkulturen (Milch)
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Is Paprika safe in this dairy?
Good
Paprika is used here as flavor. Paprika is used for flavoring and coloring, adding a mild taste and visual appeal to the cheese product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Paprika
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Is Vitamin D safe in this dairy?
Good
Vitamin D is used here as fortificant. Vitamin D is added to enhance nutritional value, supporting bone health and calcium absorption.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: Vitamin D
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: 3935647
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Allergens detected: milk
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