Is Gourmet Cheese Spread Roasted Garlic Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dairyfood Usa
Dairyfood Usa's Gourmet Cheese Spread Roasted Garlic 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 composition includes cheddar cheese and roasted garlic, but also contains sodium phosphate and calcium propionate, which are processed additives raising quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cheddar cheese and roasted garlic, but also contains sodium phosphate and calcium propionate, which are processed additives raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium phosphate is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic 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 cheddar cheese, providing a rich flavor and texture.
- Roasted garlic adds a natural flavor component, enhancing taste.
Concerns
- Sodium phosphate is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Calcium propionate is a preservative that indicates a more processed composition.
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.
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese is the primary ingredient, providing flavor and texture. It is a natural dairy product with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
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Is Roasted Garlic safe in this dairy?
Good
Roasted Garlic is used here as flavor. Roasted garlic contributes a distinct flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the cheese spread without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: roasted garlic
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium phosphate is used to improve texture and stability in processed cheese products, but it raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sodium phosphate
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Is Calcium Propionate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Calcium Propionate is used here as preservative. Calcium propionate is added to prevent spoilage, indicating a processed nature of the product, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: calcium propionate (preservative)
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: 3217536
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Allergens detected: milk
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