Is Sandwich Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
XX Coop Prix Garantie
Sandwich Cheese is a dairy from XX Coop Prix Garantie. 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.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes Swiss cheese (53%) and several additives like sodium citrate (E331) and citric acid (E330). These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sodium citrate (E331) is a synthetic additive that raises 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
- Contains Swiss cheese (53%), providing a dairy base with flavor.
- Includes butter, which can enhance texture and richness.
- Uses citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, common in cheese products.
Concerns
- Sodium citrate (E331) is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Presence of skimmed milk powder and whey proteins indicates a reliance on processed dairy components.
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 Swiss Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Swiss Cheese is used here as base. Swiss cheese serves as the primary ingredient, contributing flavor and texture. However, its processing level raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fromage 53% (Suisse)
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Is Water safe in this dairy?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient in cheese products, aiding in texture and moisture content without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Butter safe in this dairy?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor to the cheese, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre (Suisse)
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium citrate (E331) is used to improve texture and stability but is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sel de fonte (E 331)
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this dairy?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a processed dairy ingredient that provides protein but indicates reliance on processed components.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait écrémé en poudre
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Is Whey Proteins safe in this dairy?
Medium
Whey Proteins is used here as base. Whey proteins contribute to the protein content but are derived from processed dairy, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéines lactiques
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Is Table Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is a common ingredient in cheese, enhancing flavor without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel de cuisine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is used to regulate acidity, common in cheese products, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correcteur d'acidité (E 330)
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: 4096725
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Allergens detected: milk
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