Is Herb Cream Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Edeka
Edeka's Herb Cream Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes cream cheese and garlic paste, but also contains additives like milk protein and salt, which raise moderate quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes cream cheese and garlic paste, but also contains additives like milk protein and salt, which raise moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains milk protein, which may raise concerns for those avoiding dairy.
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 cream cheese, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
- Includes garlic paste, which adds natural flavor and aroma.
- Meersalz is a natural salt, enhancing taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Contains milk protein, which may raise concerns for those avoiding dairy.
- Garlic paste includes lemon juice and salt, indicating processing.
- The presence of additives like lactic acid bacteria may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cream Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cream Cheese is used here as base. Cream cheese serves as the primary ingredient, providing a rich and creamy base. However, it often contains additives like milk protein, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Frischkäse
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Is Garlic Paste safe in this dairy?
Medium
Garlic Paste is used here as flavor. Garlic paste adds flavor and aroma to the cream cheese. It contains lemon juice and salt, indicating some processing, which may affect the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauchpaste
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Is Sea Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor without artificial additives, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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Is Herbs safe in this dairy?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. The inclusion of herbs provides natural flavor and potential health benefits, indicating a focus on quality ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
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Is Onions safe in this dairy?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions contribute to the flavor profile and provide natural sweetness, enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
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: 3890299
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Allergens detected: milk
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