Is Queso Americano Dos Pinos Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dos Pinos
Queso Americano Dos Pinos is a dairy from Dos Pinos. 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 Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium citrate and disodium phosphate as emulsifiers, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of carrageenan as a stabilizer also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Sodium citrate and disodium phosphate are processed emulsifiers that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
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 lactic cultures which can contribute to flavor and texture.
- Natural colorings like annatto and paprika enhance visual appeal without synthetic dyes.
Concerns
- Sodium citrate and disodium phosphate are processed emulsifiers that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
- Carrageenan is a stabilizer linked to digestive issues in some individuals, indicating potential quality concerns.
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 Cheese Pasteurized Whole Milk Lactic Cultures Salt Calcium Chloride Rennet safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cheese Pasteurized Whole Milk Lactic Cultures Salt Calcium Chloride Rennet is used here as base. This cheese base provides flavor and texture but includes processed elements like calcium chloride, which raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheese (pasteurized whole milk, lactic cultures, salt, calcium chloride rennet)
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Is Skim Milk Solids safe in this dairy?
Medium
Skim Milk Solids is used here as base. Skim milk solids add creaminess but are a processed ingredient, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk solids
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Is Powder Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Powder Cheese is used here as base. Powder cheese is a processed form of cheese that may lack some of the fresh qualities of natural cheese.
Role in formula: base
Original: powder cheese
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium citrate is a synthetic emulsifier used to improve texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sodium citrate
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Is Disodium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Disodium Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Disodium phosphate is a synthetic emulsifier that can affect the product's quality and safety profile.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: disodium phosphate
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Is Trisodium Phosphate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Trisodium Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Trisodium phosphate is used as a melting agent but is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: trisodium phosphate a smelt agent
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Is Guar Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickener that helps maintain texture but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gums guar
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Is Locust Bean Gum safe in this dairy?
Medium
Locust Bean Gum is used here as stabilizer. Locust bean gum is a natural thickener that aids in texture but is processed, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: locust bean
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Is Carrageenan safe in this dairy?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Carrageenan is a common stabilizer linked to digestive issues, raising concerns about its use in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: carrageenan
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acidulant that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer and preservative, essential for cheese production.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbic acid (0,01%)
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Is Annatto safe in this dairy?
Good
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is a natural coloring agent that enhances the product's appearance without synthetic dyes.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: annatoo
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Is Paprika safe in this dairy?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika is a natural coloring agent that adds visual appeal and flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika
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: 4062381
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Allergens detected: milk
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