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Is Plant Based Cheddar Style Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Asda

This page reviews Plant Based Cheddar Style by Asda as a dairy. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Carrageenan, Palm Fat, Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The product contains a mix of ingredients, including modified starches and emulsifiers, which indicate processing. Carrageenan and palm fat raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications.

Main concern

Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised concerns regarding digestive health and inflammation.

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 coconut oil, a plant-based fat that can be a healthier alternative to dairy fats.
  • Includes spring onions and garlic purée, adding natural flavor and some nutritional value.
  • Uses lactic acid as an acidity regulator, which is a common and generally accepted ingredient.
  • Carotenes are used for coloring, which are natural pigments derived from plants.

Concerns

  • Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised concerns regarding digestive health and inflammation.
  • Palm fat is often linked to environmental issues and raises concerns about sustainability.
  • Modified starches and emulsifiers may indicate a high level of processing, which can affect overall quality.
  • Contains sugar, which is unnecessary in a cheese alternative and raises concerns about added sugars.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.

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: 3952196

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Similar products: dairy in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: soy

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Frequently asked questions

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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The product contains a mix of ingredients, including modified starches and emulsifiers, which indicate processing. Carrageenan and palm fat raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, coconut oil, oat fibre. See the Ingredients section above.
Asda — Plant Based Cheddar Style has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Asda 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised concerns regarding digestive health and inflammation.; Palm fat is often linked to environmental issues and raises concerns about sustainability.; Modified starches and emulsifiers may indicate a high level of processing, which can affect overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Asda — Plant Based Cheddar Style has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Our analysis notes: Contains coconut oil, a plant-based fat that can be a healthier alternative to dairy fats.; Includes spring onions and garlic purée, adding natural flavor and some nutritional value.; Uses lactic acid as an acidity regulator, which is a common and generally accepted ingredient.. See the Pros section above.
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