Is Lactose Free Farmers Tasty Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bega
Bega's Lactose Free Farmers Tasty Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Preservative E200.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This cheese contains cheddar cheese, which is a dairy product, and includes preservatives like potassium sorbate (E202) and an anticaking agent (E460). These additives raise quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains potassium sorbate (E202), a synthetic preservative that raises safety 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 cheddar cheese, a source of calcium and flavor.
- Lactose-free formulation makes it suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Uses non-animal rennet, appealing to vegetarian consumers.
Concerns
- Contains potassium sorbate (E202), a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Includes E460, an anticaking agent that may indicate processing.
- Presence of additives suggests a more processed product, affecting overall quality.
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 Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese is a dairy product providing flavor and texture. Its quality can vary based on production methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cheddar cheese [_milk_, salt, cultures, enzyme (non-animal rennet)]
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative. Its use is common in cheese production.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Cultures are beneficial bacteria that aid in fermentation, contributing to flavor and texture.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cultures
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Is Enzyme Non Animal Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Enzyme Non Animal Rennet is used here as natural_extract. Non-animal rennet is used for curdling milk in cheese production, suitable for vegetarian diets.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: enzyme (non-animal rennet)
Read the full ingredient profile for Enzyme Non Animal Rennet
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Is Anticaking Agent E460 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Anticaking Agent E460 is used here as stabilizer. E460 is used to prevent clumping in grated cheese. Its safety is debated due to processing concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: anticaking agent (460)
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Is Preservative E200 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Preservative E200 is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E200) is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative (200)
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: 4254365
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Allergens detected: milk
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