Is Polly O Shredded Parmesan Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Polly O
Polly O's Polly O Shredded Parmesan Cheese 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 Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This shredded parmesan cheese contains potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative, and cellulose powder, which raises concerns about processing. The presence of these additives indicates a moderate quality composition.
Main concern
Cellulose powder is an anti-caking agent that may indicate processing 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
- Parmesan cheese is made from pasteurized part-skim milk, providing a dairy source.
- Contains cheese culture, which contributes to flavor development.
- Salt is used for flavor enhancement, typical in cheese production.
Concerns
- Cellulose powder is an anti-caking agent that may indicate processing concerns.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality and safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Parmesan Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Parmesan Cheese is used here as base. Parmesan cheese is a dairy product made from pasteurized part-skim milk, contributing to flavor and texture in this product. Its quality is generally high.
Role in formula: base
Original: Parmesan cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes)
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Is Cellulose Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cellulose Powder is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose powder is added to prevent caking in shredded cheese. While it serves a functional purpose, it raises concerns about the level of processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cellulose powder to prevent caking
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to protect flavor. Its inclusion indicates a reliance on synthetic additives, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate to protect flavor
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: 3268726
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Allergens detected: milk
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