Is Grana Padano Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mondo Italiano
This page reviews Grana Padano 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: Lysozyme.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Grana Padano contains Kuhmilch (cow's milk), Speisesalz (table salt), and tierisches Lab (animal rennet), which are standard for cheese. However, the presence of Lysozym, a preservative derived from egg, raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
Tierisches Lab is an animal-derived ingredient, 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
- Kuhmilch provides essential nutrients and is a primary ingredient in cheese production.
- Speisesalz is necessary for flavor enhancement and preservation in cheese.
- Natural glutamate contributes to the umami flavor profile, enhancing taste.
Concerns
- Tierisches Lab is an animal-derived ingredient, which may not be suitable for vegetarians.
- Lysozym, derived from egg, is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
- The use of preservatives indicates a level of processing that may affect overall quality.
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 Cow S Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Cow S Milk is used here as base. Cow's milk is the primary ingredient providing essential nutrients and flavor in cheese. Its quality is crucial for the final product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kuhmilch
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Is Table Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative in cheese, ensuring safety and taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Animal Rennet safe in this dairy?
Medium
Animal Rennet is used here as emulsifier. Animal rennet is used for coagulation in cheese-making. Its animal origin may not align with vegetarian preferences.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: tierisches Lab
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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 prevent spoilage. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff: Lysozym (aus Hühnerei)
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Is Natural Glutamate safe in this dairy?
Good
Natural Glutamate is used here as flavor. Natural glutamate enhances the umami flavor in cheese, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natürliches Glutamat
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: 3896786
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Allergens detected: egg
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