Is Grated Emmental Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Land Or
Grated Emmental is a dairy from Land Or. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as E202 (preservative) and E160a, E160b (colorants), raising quality and safety concerns. The presence of modified starch also indicates processing.
Main concern
Presence of E202 as a synthetic preservative raises concerns about long-term consumption.
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 cheese varieties like Emmental and cheddar, providing a rich flavor profile.
- Includes citric acid, which can enhance the overall taste and freshness of the product.
Concerns
- Presence of E202 as a synthetic preservative raises concerns about long-term consumption.
- Colorants E160a and E160b are artificial, indicating a processed nature that may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Emmental Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Emmental Cheese is used here as base. Emmental cheese is a semi-hard cheese that contributes flavor and texture to the product. Its quality can vary based on production methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fromage (Emmental)
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese adds a sharp flavor and creaminess. The quality depends on the aging process and source.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheddar
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Is Butter safe in this dairy?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a natural fat that enhances flavor and texture, contributing to the richness of the cheese blend.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre
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Is Milk Protein safe in this dairy?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein is used for texture and nutritional content but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéine du lait
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Is Whey safe in this dairy?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a byproduct of cheese production, often used for its protein content but can indicate processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium phosphate (E452) is used to improve texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sels émulsifiants (E452)
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Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium aluminum phosphate (E339) is an emulsifier that can raise safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E339
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium citrate (E331) is used for emulsification but is a synthetic ingredient that may affect quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E331
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural preservative that enhances flavor and is essential in cheese production.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing to the product's freshness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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Is Cheese Flavor safe in this dairy?
Bad
Cheese Flavor is used here as flavor. Cheese flavor is an artificial additive that may not provide the same quality as natural cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme fromage
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur (E202)
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this dairy?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene (E160a) is a natural colorant but can indicate processing and synthetic involvement.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant (E160a)
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Is Annatto safe in this dairy?
Medium
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto (E160b) is a natural colorant derived from seeds, used for coloring but may raise processing concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E160b
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Is Modified Starch safe in this dairy?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to prevent clumping but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié
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: 4030875
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Allergens detected: egg
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