Is OudenDijk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Delhaize
OudenDijk is a dairy from Delhaize. 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 Annatto E160b.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
OudenDijk contains pasteurized cow's milk, salt, starter culture, animal rennet, and annatto (E160b). The presence of animal rennet and a synthetic colorant raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Animal rennet raises concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
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 cow's milk is a common base for cheese, ensuring safety and quality.
- Salt is essential for flavor and preservation, contributing positively to the product.
- Starter culture aids in fermentation, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Animal rennet is traditional for cheese-making, providing characteristic texture.
Concerns
- Animal rennet raises concerns for vegetarians and those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.
- Annatto (E160b) is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
- The use of animal-derived ingredients limits dietary options for some consumers.
- Moderate rating reflects the presence of both good and problematic ingredients.
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.
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Is Pasteurized Cow S Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Cow S Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized cow's milk serves as the primary ingredient, ensuring safety and quality in cheese production.
Role in formula: base
Original: gepasteuriseerde koemelk
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is crucial for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Starter Culture safe in this dairy?
Good
Starter Culture is used here as natural_extract. Starter culture is used for fermentation, improving flavor and texture, indicating a traditional cheese-making process.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: zuursel
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Is Animal Rennet safe in this dairy?
Medium
Animal Rennet is used here as emulsifier. Animal rennet is used for coagulation in cheese-making, but its animal origin raises concerns for vegetarians.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: dierlijk stremsel
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Is Annatto E160b safe in this dairy?
Bad
Annatto E160b is used here as colorant. Annatto is a synthetic colorant added for visual appeal, raising concerns about the use of artificial additives in food.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstof (annatto norbixine)
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: 3550834
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Allergens detected: milk
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