Is Labne Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cedar-S
Labne is a dairy from Cedar-S. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
Labne contains yogurt made from grade A pasteurized skim milk and cream, along with live active cultures. The presence of pectin and salt raises moderate concerns about processing and additives.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
Labne contains yogurt made from grade A pasteurized skim milk and cream, along with live active cultures. The presence of pectin and salt raises moderate concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Contains salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 live active cultures like S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus, which can support gut health.
- Grade A pasteurized skim milk and cream provide a creamy texture and flavor.
- Milk protein concentrate adds protein content, enhancing nutritional value.
- Pectin acts as a thickener, improving texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
- Pectin is a processed ingredient, which may indicate a level of processing.
- Rennet is an enzyme used in cheese-making, which may not appeal to all consumers.
- Milk protein concentrate is a processed form of milk, raising questions about ingredient purity.
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 Yogurt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Yogurt is used here as base. Yogurt serves as the primary ingredient, providing a creamy base and beneficial probiotics. Its quality is influenced by the processing of milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: Yogurt
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Is Grade A Pasteurized Skim Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Grade A Pasteurized Skim Milk is used here as base. Grade A pasteurized skim milk is a high-quality dairy ingredient that ensures safety and contributes to the product's creamy texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Grade A Pasteurized Skim Milk
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Is Cream safe in this dairy?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor to the labne, enhancing its overall sensory profile without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cream
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Is Milk Protein Concentrate safe in this dairy?
Medium
Milk Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Milk protein concentrate increases protein content but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about its purity and processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Protein Concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Protein Concentrate
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but may pose health concerns for individuals monitoring sodium intake, impacting overall product perception.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Pectin safe in this dairy?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener that improves texture but indicates some level of processing, which may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Pectin
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Is Rennet safe in this dairy?
Medium
Rennet is used here as flavor. Rennet is used to coagulate milk in cheese-making, which may not appeal to all consumers due to its animal-derived nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rennet
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Is Live Active Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Live Active Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Live active cultures like S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus contribute to probiotic benefits, enhancing gut health and product quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Live Active Cultures (S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, and L. Casei)
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: 3216618
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Allergens detected: milk
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