Is Lasagna Alfredo With Broccoli & Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Michelina's
Lasagna Alfredo With Broccoli & Mozzarella is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Michelina's. 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 Sodium Phosphate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified food starch and sodium phosphate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple cheeses indicates a rich flavor profile but also suggests a higher level of processing.
Main concern
Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
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 broccoli, providing some vegetable content which adds nutritional value.
- Includes a variety of cheeses, contributing to a rich flavor and creamy texture.
- Half and half adds creaminess, enhancing the overall mouthfeel of the dish.
- Uses enriched durum semolina, which provides some essential nutrients.
Concerns
- Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
- Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that can indicate a highly processed product.
- Contains yeast extract and chicken broth flavor, which may include artificial components.
- Presence of multiple cheeses increases the likelihood of additives and preservatives.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
-
Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a primary ingredient, providing moisture and aiding in cooking the pasta.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
-
Is Durum Semolina safe in this food?
Good
Durum Semolina is used here as base. Durum semolina is a high-quality wheat product used for pasta, providing essential carbohydrates.
Role in formula: base
Original: durum semolina [enriched with niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid]
-
Is Milk safe in this food?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the dish, providing some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
-
Is Cream safe in this food?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and enhances the overall texture of the lasagna.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
-
Is Broccoli safe in this food?
Good
Broccoli is used here as base. Broccoli adds nutritional value and a vegetable component to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: broccoli
-
Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Mozzarella cheese contributes to the creamy texture and flavor, enhancing the dish's overall appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese (cheese [cultured pasteurized part skim milk, salt, enzymes], modified food starch)
-
Is White Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Good
White Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. White cheddar cheese adds a sharp flavor profile, complementing the other cheeses.
Role in formula: base
Original: less than 2% of white cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes)
-
Is Parmesan Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Parmesan Cheese is used here as base. Parmesan cheese enhances the flavor complexity and adds a salty note to the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: grated cheese blend (parmesan and asiago cheeses [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], natural flavor, cellulose, salt)
-
Is Modified Food Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
-
Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that can indicate a highly processed product, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: disodium phosphate
-
Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil, but its refined nature may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
-
Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but may contain artificial components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
-
Is Chicken Broth safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Broth is used here as flavor. Chicken broth flavor adds depth to the dish but may include artificial flavors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chicken broth flavor (chicken broth, salt, flavors, chicken powder)
-
Is Nonfat Milk Solids safe in this food?
Medium
Nonfat Milk Solids is used here as base. Nonfat milk solids contribute to creaminess but are a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat milk solids (nonfat milk, whey solids [lactose], vitamin a and d3)
-
Is Romano Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Romano Cheese is used here as base. Romano cheese adds a sharp flavor and enhances the overall cheese profile of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: romano cheese blend (romano cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], natural flavor, cellulose, salt)
-
Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that can raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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: 3408471
More from this brand: Michelina's products in Zerotox
Similar products: food in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.