Is Cream Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Landor
Landor's Cream 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 E415, E410, E202.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This cream cheese contains several processed ingredients like modified starch and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of E202 as a preservative indicates a reliance on synthetic additives.
Main concern
Modified starch (E415) and thickener (E410) are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
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 fresh milk and lactic ferments, which are beneficial for flavor and texture.
- The use of cream and whey contributes to a creamy consistency, enhancing mouthfeel.
Concerns
- Modified starch (E415) and thickener (E410) are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
- E202 as a preservative indicates reliance on synthetic additives, which can affect overall product perception.
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 Cream Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cream Cheese is used here as base. Cream cheese serves as the primary ingredient, providing a creamy texture and rich flavor. However, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fromage blanc
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Is Fresh Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Fresh Milk is used here as base. Fresh milk is a natural ingredient that contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the product, indicating a good quality base.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait frais
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Is Lactic Ferments safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Ferments is used here as natural_extract. Lactic ferments are beneficial for flavor development and contribute to the product's texture, enhancing its quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ferments lactiques
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Is Microbial Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Microbial Rennet is used here as base. Microbial rennet is used for curdling milk, essential for cheese production, and is a suitable alternative to animal-derived rennet.
Role in formula: base
Original: présure microbienne
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Is Butter safe in this dairy?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor to the cream cheese, but its processing raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability, but its processing raises concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a processed ingredient that contributes to texture but may raise concerns about quality due to its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait en poudre écrémé
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Is Whey safe in this dairy?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a byproduct of cheese production that adds protein and texture, but its processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall taste of the cream cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is E415 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E415 is used here as thickener. E415 is a synthetic thickener that may raise concerns about the product's overall quality due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississants (E415)
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Is E410 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E410 is used here as thickener. E410 is another thickener that is processed and may raise quality concerns, indicating reliance on synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississants (E410)
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Is E202 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E202 is used here as preservative. E202 is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, which raises concerns about the reliance on artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur (E202)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor and preservation, but its synthetic nature may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide lactique
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: 4030880
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