Is Colby Jack Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lucerne Dairy Farms
Lucerne Dairy Farms's Colby Jack Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. 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 Color Added, Powdered Cellulose, Natamycin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Colby Jack Cheese contains cultured pasteurized milk and salt, but also includes additives like natamycin and powdered cellulose. These raise concerns about processing and synthetic ingredients.
Main concern
Natamycin is a synthetic mold inhibitor, raising concerns about artificial additives in the product.
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
- Cultured pasteurized milk provides beneficial bacteria, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Salt is a natural preservative that enhances flavor and helps in cheese preservation.
Concerns
- Natamycin is a synthetic mold inhibitor, raising concerns about artificial additives in the product.
- Powdered cellulose is used as an anti-caking agent, which may indicate processing and lower quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cultured Pasteurized Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Cultured Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Cultured pasteurized milk is the primary ingredient, providing beneficial bacteria and flavor. Its presence supports the cheese's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK
Read the full ingredient profile for Cultured Pasteurized Milk
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt acts as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, essential for cheese preservation and taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Enzymes safe in this dairy?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used in cheese-making to aid in curd formation and flavor development, though their source can vary.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ENZYMES
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Is Color Added safe in this dairy?
Bad
Color Added is used here as colorant. Color added indicates the use of artificial coloring, which raises concerns about synthetic additives in the cheese.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLOR ADDED
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as stabilizer. Potato starch is used as an anti-caking agent, which can indicate processing and may affect texture.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: POTATO STARCH
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Is Powdered Cellulose safe in this dairy?
Bad
Powdered Cellulose is used here as stabilizer. Powdered cellulose is a processed ingredient used to prevent clumping, raising concerns about quality and processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: POWDERED CELLULOSE
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Is Natamycin safe in this dairy?
Bad
Natamycin is used here as preservative. Natamycin is a synthetic mold inhibitor that raises concerns about the use of artificial preservatives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: NATAMYCIN
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: 2394395
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