Mashed Cauliflower product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Mashed Cauliflower Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Park Street Deli

Mashed Cauliflower is a food from Park Street Deli. 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 Cheese Powder, Silicon Dioxide.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like cheddar cheese and cheese powder, which raise quality concerns. The presence of silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent also indicates a level of processing.

Main concern

Cheddar cheese and cheese powder are processed dairy ingredients, raising 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 cauliflower, a natural vegetable base, contributing to the overall vegetable content.
  • Includes cheese cultures which can enhance flavor and provide a creamy texture.
  • Heavy cream adds richness, improving mouthfeel and taste.
  • Black pepper offers a natural spice, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Cheddar cheese and cheese powder are processed dairy ingredients, raising concerns about quality.
  • Silicon dioxide is a synthetic anti-caking agent, indicating a level of processing that may not align with clean eating.
  • Tapioca starch is a processed thickener, which may not provide the same nutritional benefits as whole food ingredients.
  • Yeast extract can be a source of glutamate, which some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential sensitivities.

Who should avoid this product?

This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3855897

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains cauliflower, a natural vegetable base, contributing to the overall vegetable content.; Includes cheese cultures which can enhance flavor and provide a creamy texture.; Heavy cream adds richness, improving mouthfeel and taste.. See the Pros section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Park Street Deli — Mashed Cauliflower has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Park Street Deli — Mashed Cauliflower has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Park Street Deli — Mashed Cauliflower has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Park Street Deli products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: cauliflower, cheese cultures, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
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