Is Creamy Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sargento
Creamy Mozzarella is a dairy from Sargento. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes low moisture mozzarella cheese with pasteurized milk and cream, but also contains powdered cellulose and natamycin, raising moderate concerns about processing and additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes low moisture mozzarella cheese with pasteurized milk and cream, but also contains powdered cellulose and natamycin, raising moderate concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Powdered cellulose is used as an anti-caking agent, which is a processed ingredient that raises 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
- Low moisture mozzarella cheese is made from pasteurized milk and cream, indicating a relatively high-quality dairy base.
- The use of cheese culture contributes to flavor development and is a standard practice in cheese production.
Concerns
- Powdered cellulose is used as an anti-caking agent, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about additives.
- Natamycin, while a natural mold inhibitor, is still an additive that may not be necessary in all cheese products.
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 Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Low moisture mozzarella cheese is a dairy product made from pasteurized milk and cream, providing a rich source of flavor and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Pasteurized Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)
Read the full ingredient profile for Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as stabilizer. Potato starch is added to prevent caking, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its necessity in cheese.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Potato Starch (To Prevent Caking)
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Is Powdered Cellulose safe in this dairy?
Medium
Powdered Cellulose is used here as stabilizer. Powdered cellulose serves as an anti-caking agent, which is a processed additive that can raise quality concerns in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking)
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Is Natamycin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Natamycin is used here as preservative. Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor used to extend shelf life, but its inclusion indicates a level of processing that may not be ideal.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)
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: 3219495
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Allergens detected: milk
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