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Is Mexican Style Four Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kraft

Kraft's Mexican Style Four Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes several cheeses and modified cornstarch. While the cheeses provide natural flavors, the presence of modified cornstarch and natamycin raises some concerns about processing and additives.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

The composition includes several cheeses and modified cornstarch. While the cheeses provide natural flavors, the presence of modified cornstarch and natamycin raises some concerns about processing and additives.

Main concern

Modified cornstarch is added to prevent caking, indicating processing.

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 multiple cheese varieties, providing a rich flavor profile.
  • Monterey Jack and Cheddar are made from pasteurized milk, ensuring safety.
  • Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor, which helps maintain freshness.
  • Cheese cultures contribute to flavor and texture, enhancing quality.

Concerns

  • Modified cornstarch is added to prevent caking, indicating processing.
  • Presence of natamycin, while natural, is still an additive that raises concerns.
  • Cheeses contain salt, which may be a concern for sodium intake.
  • The use of enzymes in cheese production may not appeal to all consumers.

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.

  • Is Monterey Jack Cheese safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Monterey Jack Cheese is used here as base. Monterey Jack cheese is made from pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, and enzymes, providing a creamy texture and flavor. Its natural composition supports quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Monterey Jack Cheese

  • Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese is also made from pasteurized milk and cheese culture, contributing to the product's flavor. The addition of annatto as a colorant is a natural choice.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR])

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cheddar Cheese

  • Is Asadero Cheese safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Asadero Cheese is used here as base. Asadero cheese is made from pasteurized milk and cheese culture, adding a mild flavor. Its natural ingredients support the overall quality of the cheese blend.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: ASADERO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, ENZYMES)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Asadero Cheese

  • Is Queso Quesadilla Cheese safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Queso Quesadilla Cheese is used here as base. Queso quesadilla cheese is made from pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, enhancing the product's flavor profile. Its natural composition is beneficial.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Queso Quesadilla Cheese

  • Is Modified Cornstarch safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Modified Cornstarch is used here as stabilizer. Modified cornstarch is used to prevent caking in the cheese blend. While it serves a functional purpose, it indicates some level of processing.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Cornstarch

  • Is Natamycin safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Natamycin is used here as preservative. Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor that helps maintain the product's freshness. However, its presence as an additive raises some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR CONTAINS: MILK)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natamycin

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: 3461623

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, asadero cheese. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains multiple cheese varieties, providing a rich flavor profile.; Monterey Jack and Cheddar are made from pasteurized milk, ensuring safety.; Natamycin is a natural mold inhibitor, which helps maintain freshness.. See the Pros section above.
Kraft — Mexican Style Four Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kraft products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Kraft — Mexican Style Four Cheese has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100. See clean products and high-rated products for more. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Kraft — Mexican Style Four Cheese has a Zerotox score of 70 / 100 among dairy 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Modified cornstarch is added to prevent caking, indicating processing.; Presence of natamycin, while natural, is still an additive that raises concerns.; Cheeses contain salt, which may be a concern for sodium intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Kraft — Mexican Style Four Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 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.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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