Is Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Polly-O
This page reviews Mozzarella by Polly-O as a dairy. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Cellulose Powder.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes pasteurized part-skim milk and cheese culture, which are generally acceptable. However, cellulose powder raises concerns about processed additives.
Main concern
Cellulose powder is added to prevent caking, which is a processed ingredient that may raise quality 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
- Pasteurized part-skim milk is a primary ingredient, providing a good source of dairy.
- Cheese culture contributes to flavor and texture, indicating a traditional cheese-making process.
Concerns
- Cellulose powder is added to prevent caking, which is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
- Vinegar is used for acidity but may indicate additional processing in the cheese-making.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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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 main ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture. Its pasteurization ensures safety from harmful bacteria.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurized part-skim milk
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurized Part Skim Milk
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Is Cheese Culture safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheese Culture is used here as natural_extract. Cheese culture is essential for fermentation, contributing to the flavor and texture of mozzarella. It is a natural ingredient that supports traditional cheese-making.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cheese culture
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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 in cheese. Its presence is typical in cheese products, contributing to taste without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Enzymes safe in this dairy?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are used in cheese production to aid in curd formation. While generally acceptable, their source and processing can vary, raising some quality questions.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: enzymes
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Is Vinegar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar is used to adjust acidity in cheese, which can enhance flavor. However, its presence indicates additional processing, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinegar
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Is Cellulose Powder safe in this dairy?
Bad
Cellulose Powder is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose powder is added to prevent caking, but it is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about the overall quality and naturalness of the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cellulose powder to prevent caking
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: 3268746
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Allergens detected: milk
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