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Is Plant Based Mozzarella Style Shreds Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Open Nature

Open Nature's Plant Based Mozzarella Style Shreds is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Natural Flavor.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes modified potato starch and coconut oil, which are processed ingredients. The presence of natural flavors and anti-caking agents raises concerns about quality and processing levels.

Main concern

Modified potato starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its impact on health and digestion.

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 annatto extract and turmeric oleoresin for natural coloring, reducing reliance on synthetic colorants.
  • Includes vitamin A palmitate and vitamin D3, which can enhance nutritional value in plant-based diets.

Concerns

  • Modified potato starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its impact on health and digestion.
  • Natural flavor is vague and can include various additives, which may compromise ingredient transparency.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3323727

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Frequently asked questions

Open Nature — Plant Based Mozzarella Style Shreds 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.
Open Nature — Plant Based Mozzarella Style Shreds has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Open Nature products. 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes modified potato starch and coconut oil, which are processed ingredients. The presence of natural flavors and anti-caking agents raises concerns about quality and processing levels. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, salt, vitamin a palmitate. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Modified potato starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its impact on health and digestion.; Natural flavor is vague and can include various additives, which may compromise ingredient transparency.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Open Nature — Plant Based Mozzarella Style Shreds has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains annatto extract and turmeric oleoresin for natural coloring, reducing reliance on synthetic colorants.; Includes vitamin A palmitate and vitamin D3, which can enhance nutritional value in plant-based diets.. See the Pros section above.

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