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Is Hochland Assorted Melted Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hochland

Hochland Assorted Melted Cheese is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Hochland. 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 Melting Salts, Glucose affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like reconstituted skimmed milk and melting salts (E452, E450, E331), indicating a moderate quality level. The presence of additives raises some safety concerns.

Main concern

Melting salts (E452, E450, E331) are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.

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 reconstituted skimmed milk, providing a dairy base.
  • Includes dried mushrooms (0.6%) in the mushroom variety, adding a natural flavor component.
  • Utilizes starter cultures, which can enhance flavor and texture.
  • Offers a variety of flavors with different ingredients, appealing to diverse tastes.

Concerns

  • Melting salts (E452, E450, E331) are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.
  • Presence of artificial flavors and smoke flavoring may indicate lower ingredient quality.
  • High fat content (16%) may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
  • Includes glucose and starch, which are processed ingredients with potential health implications.

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.

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: 4016944

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains reconstituted skimmed milk, providing a dairy base.; Includes dried mushrooms (0.6%) in the mushroom variety, adding a natural flavor component.; Utilizes starter cultures, 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.
Hochland — Hochland Assorted Melted Cheese 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like reconstituted skimmed milk and melting salts (E452, E450, E331), indicating a moderate quality level. The presence of additives raises some safety concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: dried mushrooms. See the Ingredients section above.
Hochland — Hochland Assorted Melted Cheese has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.

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