Is Half And Half Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Friendly Farms
Half And Half is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Friendly Farms. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Phosphate affect the overall evaluation.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This half and half contains milk and cream as primary ingredients, along with sodium citrate and sodium phosphate as stabilizers. The presence of these additives indicates moderate processing and raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that can raise concerns about processed ingredients.
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 milk and cream, which are natural dairy ingredients contributing to a creamy texture.
- Sodium citrate acts as an emulsifier, helping to maintain a stable mixture in this product.
Concerns
- Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that can raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- The presence of additives indicates a level of processing that may not appeal to all consumers.
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 Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is a natural dairy product providing creaminess and flavor. It is a staple in many dairy products and generally considered safe.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILK
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream is the high-fat component of milk, contributing to the rich texture and flavor of this half and half. It is a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: CREAM
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium citrate is used to stabilize the mixture and prevent separation. While it is effective, it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM CITRATE
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used to improve texture and stability. Its presence indicates a level of processing that may not be desirable.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: SODIUM PHOSPHATE
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: 3853154
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Allergens detected: milk
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