Red Leicester Cheese product image with 70/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Red Leicester Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Morrisons Savers

Red Leicester Cheese is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Morrisons Savers. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

This Red Leicester cheese contains Leicester cheese made from milk and color from carotenes. The presence of colorants raises some quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.

70 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 70

This Red Leicester cheese contains Leicester cheese made from milk and color from carotenes. The presence of colorants raises some quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

The inclusion of colorants like carotenes, while natural, suggests some processing that may not appeal to all consumers.

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 Leicester cheese, which is primarily made from milk, indicating a dairy-based product.
  • The use of carotenes as a colorant is derived from natural sources, which is a positive aspect.

Concerns

  • The inclusion of colorants like carotenes, while natural, suggests some processing that may not appeal to all consumers.
  • Limited ingredient list indicates a lack of additional beneficial components or flavors.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.

  • Is Leicester Cheese safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Leicester Cheese is used here as base. Leicester cheese is a dairy product made from milk, providing a rich source of flavor and texture in this cheese. Its quality is generally high due to its natural dairy origin.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Leicester cheese (milk)

  • Is Carotenes safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Carotenes is used here as colorant. Carotenes are natural pigments used for coloring in this cheese. While derived from natural sources, their addition indicates some processing, which may concern certain consumers.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: colour (carotenes)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Carotenes

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: 3934601

More from this brand: Morrisons Savers products in Zerotox

Similar products: dairy in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Morrisons Savers — Red Leicester Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains Leicester cheese, which is primarily made from milk, indicating a dairy-based product.; The use of carotenes as a colorant is derived from natural sources, which is a positive aspect.. See the Pros section above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: leicester cheese. See the Ingredients section above.
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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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Morrisons Savers — Red Leicester Cheese has a Zerotox safety score of 70 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Morrisons Savers products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This Red Leicester cheese contains Leicester cheese made from milk and color from carotenes. The presence of colorants raises some quality concerns, impacting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: The inclusion of colorants like carotenes, while natural, suggests some processing that may not appeal to all consumers.; Limited ingredient list indicates a lack of additional beneficial components or flavors.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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