Is Grana Padano Grated Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Latteria Soresina
Latteria Soresina's Grana Padano Grated 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 Lysozyme.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes lysozyme, a preservative derived from egg, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of rennet and salt is typical for cheese.
Main concern
Lysozyme is a synthetic preservative derived from egg, which may raise concerns for those avoiding animal products.
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 rennet, essential for traditional cheese-making, indicating a classic production method.
- Grana Padano is a well-known cheese, suggesting a level of quality and tradition in its production.
Concerns
- Lysozyme is a synthetic preservative derived from egg, which may raise concerns for those avoiding animal products.
- The use of preservatives like lysozyme indicates a processed nature, which can detract from the overall quality perception.
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 Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is the primary ingredient, providing the essential base for cheese production. It is a natural source of nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation in cheese. It is a natural ingredient that contributes to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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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. It is essential for the texture and flavor of cheese.
Role in formula: base
Original: rennet
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Is Lysozyme safe in this dairy?
Bad
Lysozyme is used here as preservative. Lysozyme is a synthetic preservative derived from egg, used to inhibit spoilage. Its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative: lysozyme from egg
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: 4128581
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Allergens detected: egg
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