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Is Gulost Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Coop

This page reviews Gulost by Coop 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: Sodium Nitrite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Gulost contains pasteurized milk, salt, and a milk culture, but also includes sodium nitrite (E251) as a preservative, raising safety concerns about synthetic additives.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite (E251) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential health risks associated with its 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

  • Pasteurized milk is a good source of nutrients and is essential for cheese production.
  • The presence of a milk culture indicates fermentation, which can enhance flavor and texture.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite (E251) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential health risks associated with its consumption.
  • The use of salt can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.

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.

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: 4043783

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Gulost contains pasteurized milk, salt, and a milk culture, but also includes sodium nitrite (E251) as a preservative, raising safety concerns about synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Coop — Gulost has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pasteurized milk, vegetable rennet, lactic acid culture. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite (E251) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential health risks associated with its consumption.; The use of salt can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Our analysis notes: Pasteurized milk is a good source of nutrients and is essential for cheese production.; The presence of a milk culture indicates fermentation, which can enhance flavor and texture.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Coop — Gulost has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Coop products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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