Is Creamy Classic Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Campbell's
Creamy Classic Cheese is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Campbell's. The product scores 50/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Modified Starch, Flavorings, Flavor Enhancer E635 affect the overall evaluation.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The composition includes modified starch and flavor enhancer (E635), which are synthetic additives raising quality concerns. The presence of whey solids and cheese powder indicates processed dairy content.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about additives.
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 mushrooms, which can add natural flavor and texture.
- Includes cream, contributing to a rich and creamy texture.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about additives.
- Flavor enhancer (E635) is synthetic and can indicate a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, providing moisture and aiding in the overall texture of the cheese product.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Canola Oil safe in this dairy?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is used for its emulsifying properties, helping to blend ingredients but raises concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: CANCLA OIL
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Is Mushrooms safe in this dairy?
Good
Mushrooms is used here as natural_extract. Mushrooms add natural flavor and can enhance the overall taste profile of the cheese.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: MUSHROOMS
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this dairy?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as thickener. Wheat flour acts as a thickening agent, contributing to texture but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient used for thickening, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED STARCH
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Is Onion safe in this dairy?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion provides natural flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the cheese product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ONION
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Is Whey Solids safe in this dairy?
Medium
Whey Solids is used here as base. Whey solids contribute to the dairy content and texture but indicate processing of dairy ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY SOLIDS
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation in cheese products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Cheese Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cheese Powder is used here as flavor. Cheese powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CHEESE POWDER
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Is Flavorings safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can indicate a lack of natural ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: FLAVOURINGS
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Is Soy Protein safe in this dairy?
Medium
Soy Protein is used here as base. Soy protein is used for texture and protein content but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOY PROTEIN
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream contributes to the richness and creaminess of the cheese, enhancing its mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: CREAM
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Is Flavor Enhancer E635 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Flavor Enhancer E635 is used here as flavor. E635 is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: FLAVOR ENHANCER (E635)
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: 4265021
More from this brand: Campbell's products in Zerotox
Similar products: dairy in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: gluten , soy
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