Is Grana Padano DOP Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Percorsi Di Gusto
This page reviews Grana Padano DOP by Percorsi Di Gusto as a dairy. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes milk, salt, rennet, and lysozyme as a preservative. The presence of lysozyme, a protein derived from egg, raises concerns about allergens and synthetic additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk, salt, rennet, and lysozyme as a preservative. The presence of lysozyme, a protein derived from egg, raises concerns about allergens and synthetic additives.
Main concern
Lysozyme, derived from egg, poses allergen risks for individuals with egg allergies.
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 milk and salt, which are traditional ingredients in cheese making, indicating a classic recipe.
- Lysozyme is effective in preserving the cheese, extending its shelf life and maintaining quality.
Concerns
- Lysozyme, derived from egg, poses allergen risks for individuals with egg allergies.
- The use of a preservative indicates some level of processing, which may concern consumers seeking natural products.
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 Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient in cheese production, providing essential nutrients and flavor. Its quality is crucial for the final product.
Role in formula: base
Original: LATTE
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative in cheese, helping to inhibit microbial growth.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Rennet is used here as base. Rennet is a natural enzyme used in cheese making to curdle milk, essential for the texture and structure of cheese.
Role in formula: base
Original: caglio
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Is Lysozyme safe in this dairy?
Medium
Lysozyme is used here as preservative. Lysozyme is a protein used to prevent spoilage in cheese. While effective, it raises concerns due to its egg origin, posing allergen risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: lisozima proteina dell'UOVO
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: 4143037
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Allergens detected: egg
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