Is Shredded 4 Cheeses Safe? Ingredient Analysis
La Tabla
Shredded 4 Cheeses is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for La Tabla. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Starch affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several cheeses with varying quality. The presence of anti-caking agent starch raises concerns about processing and additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Includes anti-caking agent starch, which indicates processing and potential quality concerns.
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 Emmental, Cheddar, Gouda, and cured cheese, providing a variety of flavors.
- Uses pasteurized cow's milk, which is a common and generally accepted dairy source.
Concerns
- Includes anti-caking agent starch, which indicates processing and potential quality concerns.
- The use of colorant carotene (E-160a) in Cheddar raises questions about artificial additives.
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.
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Is Emmental Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Emmental Cheese is used here as base. Emmental cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk, contributing to flavor and texture. Its quality is generally acceptable but varies by brand.
Role in formula: base
Original: Queso Emmental
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese is a popular cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. The addition of colorant carotene (E-160a) raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Queso Cheddar Rojo
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Is Gouda Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Gouda Cheese is used here as base. Gouda cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk, providing a rich flavor. Its quality is generally acceptable but can vary.
Role in formula: base
Original: Queso Gouda
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Is Cured Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cured Cheese is used here as base. Cured cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and adds depth to the flavor profile. Its quality is acceptable but varies by brand.
Role in formula: base
Original: Queso curado
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Is Starch safe in this dairy?
Bad
Starch is used here as anti-caking agent. Starch is used as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping in shredded cheese. Its presence indicates processing and raises concerns about additives.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: antiaglomerante (almidón)
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: 3529338
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Allergens detected: milk
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