Is Lite Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Jarlsberg
Jarlsberg's Lite Reduced Fat Swiss 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 Vitamin A Palmitate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pasteurized part-skim milk and microbial rennet, which are acceptable. However, the presence of vitamin A palmitate raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A, raising concerns about artificial additives.
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 pasteurized part-skim milk, a good source of calcium and protein.
- Microbial rennet is a vegetarian-friendly alternative to animal rennet.
- Lower fat content compared to regular Swiss cheese, appealing for calorie-conscious consumers.
Concerns
- Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A, raising concerns about artificial additives.
- Contains salt, which may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
- The presence of culture may indicate some processing, which could affect 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 Pasteurized Part Skim Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Part Skim Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized part-skim milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein while reducing fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurized Part Skim Milk
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Is Culture safe in this dairy?
Medium
Culture is used here as flavor. Culture is used to develop flavor and texture in cheese. While generally acceptable, it indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Culture
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in cheese but can raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake, impacting overall health considerations.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Microbial Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Microbial Rennet is used here as emulsifier. Microbial rennet is a vegetarian-friendly coagulant used in cheese production, providing a suitable alternative to animal-derived rennet.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Microbial Rennet
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortificant. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A added for fortification. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: "Vitamin A Palmitate, ("not found in regular Swiss Cheese).
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is a fundamental ingredient in cheese, providing essential nutrients and contributing to the overall texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILK
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: 3511470
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Allergens detected: milk
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