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Is Herr’s Pepperjack Cheese Curls Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Herr's

This page reviews Herr’s Pepperjack Cheese Curls by Herr's as a snack. 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: Disodium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Dextrose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient analysis reveals a mix of good and medium quality components. The presence of cheese blend and spices contributes positively, while additives like maltodextrin and dextrose raise concerns about processing.

Main concern

Maltodextrin and dextrose are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about their impact on health.

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

  • Cheese blend includes cultured milk and enzymes, indicating some natural fermentation processes.
  • Spices and dehydrated vegetables like jalapeno and garlic provide flavor without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Maltodextrin and dextrose are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about their impact on health.
  • The use of vegetable oils, including palm oil, can be problematic due to environmental concerns.

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 snack 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: 3281466

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Herr's — Herr’s Pepperjack Cheese Curls has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Cheese blend includes cultured milk and enzymes, indicating some natural fermentation processes.; Spices and dehydrated vegetables like jalapeno and garlic provide flavor without artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.
Herr's — Herr’s Pepperjack Cheese Curls has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Herr's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: corn meal, cheddar cheese, buttermilk. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Herr's — Herr’s Pepperjack Cheese Curls has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The ingredient analysis reveals a mix of good and medium quality components. The presence of cheese blend and spices contributes positively, while additives like maltodextrin and dextrose raise concerns about processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.

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