Is Grated Emmental Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bayernland
This page reviews Grated Emmental Cheese by Bayernland 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 grated Emmental cheese with ingredients like milk and starch. The presence of microbial rennet raises some concerns about processing methods.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes grated Emmental cheese with ingredients like milk and starch. The presence of microbial rennet raises some concerns about processing methods.
Main concern
Microbial rennet is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding its source and production methods.
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 Käsereimilch (cheese milk), a natural ingredient that contributes to the cheese's flavor and texture.
- Kasereikulturen (cheese cultures) are beneficial for fermentation, enhancing the cheese's taste and quality.
Concerns
- Microbial rennet is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding its source and production methods.
- The inclusion of Maisstärke (corn starch) indicates some level of processing, which may affect the 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 Cheese Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheese Milk is used here as base. Cheese milk is the primary ingredient providing the essential dairy base for this grated cheese product. It is a natural source of flavor and nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Käsereimilch
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Is Corn Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent in this cheese product. While it helps with texture, it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke
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Is Table Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is added for flavor enhancement and preservation. It is a common ingredient in cheese production.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Cheese Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheese Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Cheese cultures are essential for fermentation, contributing to the development of flavor and texture in the cheese. They are a natural part of cheese making.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Kasereikulturen (enthalten Milch)
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Is Microbial Rennet safe in this dairy?
Medium
Microbial Rennet is used here as emulsifier. Microbial rennet is used to curdle the milk in cheese production. While it is effective, it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its source.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mikrobieller Labaustauschstoff
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: 3851294
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Allergens detected: milk
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