Is Iberian Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alteza
Iberian Cheese is a dairy from Alteza. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Lysozyme, E202, E235.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes raw cow, sheep, and goat milk, with additives like lysozyme and calcium chloride. The presence of preservatives and colorants raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes lysozyme, a preservative derived from egg, which may raise concerns for those with egg allergies.
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 a blend of raw cow, sheep, and goat milk, contributing to a rich flavor profile.
- Fermented with lactic cultures, which can enhance the cheese's taste and texture.
Concerns
- Includes lysozyme, a preservative derived from egg, which may raise concerns for those with egg allergies.
- Contains calcium chloride as a stabilizer, which is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this dairy so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Raw Cow Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Raw Cow Milk is used here as base. Raw cow milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential fats and proteins for cheese production.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leche cruda de vaca
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Is Raw Sheep Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Raw Sheep Milk is used here as base. Raw sheep milk adds unique flavors and contributes to the cheese's creamy texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leche cruda de oveja
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Is Raw Goat Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Raw Goat Milk is used here as base. Raw goat milk enhances the cheese's complexity and offers distinct taste characteristics.
Role in formula: base
Original: Leche cruda de cabra
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative in cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Lactic Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Lactic cultures are crucial for fermentation, contributing to flavor development and texture.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: fermentos lácticos
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Is Calcium Chloride safe in this dairy?
Medium
Calcium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Calcium chloride is used to stabilize the cheese but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cloruro cálcico
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Is Lysozyme safe in this dairy?
Bad
Lysozyme is used here as preservative. Lysozyme is an egg-derived preservative that may pose allergy risks and indicates a processed composition.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: lisozima (huevo)
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Is E202 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E202 is used here as preservative. E202 (potassium sorbate) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E-202
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Is E235 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E235 is used here as preservative. E235 (natamycin) is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit mold growth, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E-235
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Is E172 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E172 is used here as colorant. E172 is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E-172
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: 4189697
More from this brand: Alteza products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: egg
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