Is Polly O Whole Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Polly O
Polly O's Polly O Whole Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Cellulose Powder.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This cheese contains pasteurized milk and cheese culture, which are good quality ingredients. However, cellulose powder as an anti-caking agent raises concerns about processing.
Main concern
Cellulose powder is a processed ingredient used to prevent caking, which may indicate a lower quality compared to natural alternatives.
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 milk is a good source of calcium and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Cheese culture aids in flavor development and is a natural component of cheese-making, enhancing quality.
Concerns
- Cellulose powder is a processed ingredient used to prevent caking, which may indicate a lower quality compared to natural alternatives.
- Vinegar is included for flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
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 Pasteurized Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture. Its pasteurization ensures safety by eliminating harmful bacteria.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurized milk
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Is Cheese Culture safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheese Culture is used here as natural_extract. Cheese culture is a natural ingredient that contributes to the fermentation process, enhancing flavor and texture in the cheese.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cheese culture
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative, helping to maintain the cheese's quality over time.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Vinegar safe in this dairy?
Medium
Vinegar is used here as flavor. Vinegar is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vinegar
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Is Enzymes safe in this dairy?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are added to aid in the cheese-making process, but their synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: enzymes
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Is Cellulose Powder safe in this dairy?
Bad
Cellulose Powder is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose powder is a processed anti-caking agent that may indicate lower quality compared to natural alternatives, raising concerns about ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cellulose powder
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: 3268744
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Allergens detected: milk
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