Is Queso Fresco De Vaca Safe? Ingredient Analysis
El Tequito
Queso Fresco De Vaca is a dairy from El Tequito. 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 Potassium Sorbate, Animal Rennet.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pasteurized cow's milk and potassium sorbate as a preservative. The presence of animal rennet raises concerns about sourcing and quality, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
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 cow's milk is a common base for cheese, ensuring safety from pathogens.
- Potassium sorbate is effective in preventing spoilage, extending shelf life.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
- Animal rennet indicates the use of animal-derived ingredients, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This dairy may not be the best fit for:
- 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 Pasteurized Cow S Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Cow S Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized cow's milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and safety from harmful bacteria.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurisierte _Kuhmilch_
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this dairy?
Good
Sodium Chloride is used here as flavor. Sodium chloride is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to the overall taste profile of the cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Calcium Chloride safe in this dairy?
Medium
Calcium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Calcium chloride is added to improve texture and stability, though it is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Calciumchlorid
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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 inhibit mold and yeast growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Kaliumsorbat
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Is Animal Rennet safe in this dairy?
Bad
Animal Rennet is used here as flavor. Animal rennet is used for coagulation in cheese-making, which may not align with vegetarian diets and raises sourcing concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tierisches Lab
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: 3841736
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