Is Semi-Fat Aged Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fonte Mourisca
Fonte Mourisca's Semi-Fat Aged Cheese is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on E235, E172.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pasteurized cow's milk and salt, but also contains E235 as a preservative and E172 as a colorant, raising quality concerns due to synthetic additives.
Main concern
E235 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
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 pasteurized cow's milk, which is a good source of calcium and protein.
- Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to overall taste.
Concerns
- E235 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
- E172 is an artificial colorant, which may indicate a highly processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 like calcium and protein.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Leite_ de vaca pasteurizado
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Calcium Chloride safe in this dairy?
Medium
Calcium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Calcium chloride is used as a stabilizer in cheese production, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cloreto de cálcio
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Is Lactic Ferments safe in this dairy?
Good
Lactic Ferments is used here as natural_extract. Lactic ferments are beneficial for cheese fermentation, contributing to flavor and texture development.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: fermentos _lácteos_
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Is E235 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E235 is used here as preservative. E235 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservante: (E235)
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Is E172 safe in this dairy?
Bad
E172 is used here as colorant. E172 is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: corante (E172)
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: 4000084
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Allergens detected: milk
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