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Is Mustard Cheese Cubes Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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Mustard Cheese Cubes is a dairy from Chef Select You. 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 Sodium Nitrate, Norbixin.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium nitrate as a preservative and norbixin as a colorant, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of microbial enzyme and thickeners indicates a processed product.

Main concern

Sodium nitrate is a synthetic preservative that raises 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

  • Contains lactic ferments which can contribute to flavor and texture.
  • Includes mustard puree, providing a unique flavor profile.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
  • Norbixin is an artificial colorant, indicating a processed nature.

Who should avoid this product?

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

  • Is Milk safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture. Its quality is generally high in cheese products.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Lait

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk

  • Is Mustard Puree safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Mustard Puree is used here as flavor. Mustard puree adds a distinct flavor and is derived from natural mustard seeds, enhancing the product's taste profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: purée de la moutarde (graines de moutarde, sel, acidifiant: acide citrique; épaississant: gomme guar, gomme xanthane)

  • Is Sodium Nitrate safe in this dairy?

    Bad

    Sodium Nitrate is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrate is used to preserve freshness but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential health implications.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: conservateur: nitrate de sodium

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Nitrate

  • Is Norbixin safe in this dairy?

    Bad

    Norbixin is used here as colorant. Norbixin is an artificial colorant derived from annatto, which may raise concerns about synthetic additives in food products.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: celorant: norbixine de rocou

    Read the full ingredient profile for Norbixin

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: 3535123

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Allergens detected: gluten , celery

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Frequently asked questions

We detected: gluten, celery. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sodium nitrate as a preservative and norbixin as a colorant, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of microbial enzyme and thickeners indicates a processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Chef Select You — Mustard Cheese Cubes has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Chef Select You products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Chef Select You — Mustard Cheese Cubes 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Contains lactic ferments which can contribute to flavor and texture.; Includes mustard puree, providing a unique flavor profile.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.; Norbixin is an artificial colorant, indicating a processed nature.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: milk, mustard puree. See the Ingredients section above.
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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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