Is Gorgonzola Piccante Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondo Italiano
This page reviews Gorgonzola Piccante by Mondo Italiano as a dairy. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Animal Rennet.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Gorgonzola Piccante contains pasteurized cow's milk, ripening cultures, salt, and animal rennet. The presence of animal rennet raises concerns about sourcing and dietary restrictions.
Main concern
Animal rennet is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
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
- Pasteurized cow's milk is a common base for cheese, ensuring safety from pathogens.
- Ripening cultures contribute to the development of flavor and texture, enhancing the cheese's quality.
- Salt is essential for flavor and preservation, helping to maintain the cheese's integrity.
- The cheese's traditional production methods may appeal to those seeking authentic flavors.
Concerns
- Animal rennet is derived from animal sources, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
- The use of animal-derived ingredients raises ethical concerns for some consumers.
- Moderate rating indicates the presence of animal-derived ingredients that may limit dietary options.
- Potential allergens from dairy may affect individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Pasteurized Cow S Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Cow S Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized cow's milk serves as the primary ingredient, ensuring safety from harmful bacteria while providing a rich base for cheese.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurisierte _Kuhmilch_
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Is Ripening Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Ripening Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Ripening cultures are essential for developing the cheese's flavor and texture, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Reifungskulturen
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is crucial for flavor enhancement and preservation, helping to maintain the cheese's quality over time.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Animal Rennet safe in this dairy?
Bad
Animal Rennet is used here as emulsifier. Animal rennet is used for coagulation in cheese-making but raises concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: tierisches Lab
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: 3896477
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Allergens detected: milk
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