Is Gulost Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Coop
Gulost is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Coop. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Nitrite affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Gulost contains pasteurized milk and salt, which are standard cheese ingredients. However, the presence of E251 (sodium nitrite) as a preservative raises safety concerns regarding synthetic additives.
Main concern
E251 (sodium nitrite) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential health risks.
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
- Pasteurized milk is a common base for cheese, ensuring safety and quality.
- Salt is essential for flavor and preservation, contributing positively to the product.
Concerns
- E251 (sodium nitrite) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential health risks.
- E509 (calcium chloride) is used as an acidity regulator, which may indicate processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.
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Is Pasteurized Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized milk serves as the primary ingredient, ensuring safety by eliminating harmful bacteria.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurisert melk
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Vegetable Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Vegetable Rennet is used here as base. Vegetable rennet is a natural coagulant used in cheese-making, indicating a more traditional approach.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk løpe
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E251)
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Is Calcium Chloride safe in this dairy?
Medium
Calcium Chloride is used here as acidulant. Calcium chloride is used to regulate acidity in cheese production, which may indicate a processed nature.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (E509)
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Is Lactic Acid Culture safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Acid Culture is used here as natural_extract. Lactic acid culture is beneficial for fermentation, contributing to flavor and texture development in cheese.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: melkesyrekultur
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: 3557125
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Allergens detected: milk
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