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Is Feta Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Edeka

Feta is a dairy from Edeka. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

Feta cheese contains sheep's milk and goat's milk, along with sea salt and cultures. The presence of salt and cultures indicates moderate processing, raising some quality concerns.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Feta cheese contains sheep's milk and goat's milk, along with sea salt and cultures. The presence of salt and cultures indicates moderate processing, raising some quality concerns.

Main concern

High salt content may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.

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 sheep's milk and goat's milk, which are natural sources of flavor and nutrients.
  • Sea salt is a natural preservative that enhances flavor while providing essential minerals.
  • Souring cultures contribute to the cheese's distinct taste and texture, indicating traditional production methods.

Concerns

  • High salt content may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
  • The use of rennet (lab) raises questions about sourcing and animal-derived ingredients.
  • Processing methods may introduce variability in quality and safety.

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.

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: 3890443

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

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We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: High salt content may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.; The use of rennet (lab) raises questions about sourcing and animal-derived ingredients.; Processing methods may introduce variability in quality and safety.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains sheep's milk and goat's milk, which are natural sources of flavor and nutrients.; Sea salt is a natural preservative that enhances flavor while providing essential minerals.; Souring cultures contribute to the cheese's distinct taste and texture, indicating traditional production methods.. 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Feta cheese contains sheep's milk and goat's milk, along with sea salt and cultures. The presence of salt and cultures indicates moderate processing, raising some quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Edeka — Feta has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Edeka products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: sheep's milk, goat's milk, sea salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Edeka — Feta has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.

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