Extra Swiss Cheese product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Extra Swiss Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kraft

Kraft's Extra Swiss 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 Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes Swiss cheese and modified milk ingredients, but also contains sodium citrate and sorbic acid, which raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.

Main concern

Modified milk ingredients and sodium citrate are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.

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

  • Swiss cheese provides a natural dairy base, contributing to flavor and texture.
  • Contains bacterial culture, which is essential for cheese fermentation and flavor development.

Concerns

  • Modified milk ingredients and sodium citrate are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
  • Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that can indicate a more processed product.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • 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.

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: 3251803

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Kraft — Extra Swiss Cheese has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
Kraft — Extra Swiss Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kraft products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: Modified milk ingredients and sodium citrate are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.; Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that can indicate a more processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Swiss cheese provides a natural dairy base, contributing to flavor and texture.; Contains bacterial culture, which is essential for cheese fermentation and flavor development.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Kraft — Extra Swiss Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes Swiss cheese and modified milk ingredients, but also contains sodium citrate and sorbic acid, which raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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