Is Salatost Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arla Foods Amba
This page reviews Salatost by Arla Foods Amba as a dairy. Its current score is 75/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes 54% cheese made from milk and microbial enzymes, alongside 46% rapeseed oil. The presence of processed oil raises some quality concerns.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
The composition includes 54% cheese made from milk and microbial enzymes, alongside 46% rapeseed oil. The presence of processed oil raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Rapeseed oil, while common, is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about 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 54% cheese, providing a dairy base that contributes to flavor and texture.
- Includes natural herbs like basil and oregano, enhancing taste without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Rapeseed oil, while common, is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- The use of microbial enzymes in cheese production can indicate a level of processing that some consumers may prefer to avoid.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient in cheese production, providing essential nutrients and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Melk
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve the cheese, contributing to its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Microbial Rennet safe in this dairy?
Medium
Microbial Rennet is used here as enzyme. Microbial rennet is used in cheese-making to curdle milk, though it indicates a level of processing.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: mikrobiell osteenzym
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this dairy?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is included for texture and consistency, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapsolje
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Is Basil safe in this dairy?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil adds a fresh, aromatic flavor to the cheese, enhancing its culinary appeal without additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: basilikum
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Is Oregano safe in this dairy?
Good
Oregano is used here as natural_extract. Oregano contributes a robust flavor profile, complementing the cheese and providing natural seasoning.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: oregano
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: 4043711
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Allergens detected: milk
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