Is Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lucerne Dairy Farms
Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Lucerne Dairy Farms. 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 Natamycin affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes reduced fat cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, which are processed dairy products. The presence of natamycin as a mold inhibitor raises concerns about synthetic additives, while the anticake agents like potato starch and powdered cellulose indicate a processed nature. Overall, these factors contribute to a moderate rating due to quality concerns.
Main concern
Natamycin is a synthetic mold inhibitor, raising concerns about 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 reduced fat cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, providing a dairy source.
- Vitamin A palmitate is added, which can help in maintaining vitamin levels.
Concerns
- Natamycin is a synthetic mold inhibitor, raising concerns about artificial additives.
- Potato starch and powdered cellulose are processed anticaking agents, indicating lower quality.
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 Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Reduced fat cheddar cheese is made from cultured pasteurized reduced fat milk, salt, enzymes, and color added. While it provides flavor and texture, the processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reduced fat cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized reduced fat milk, salt, enzymes, color added, vitamin a palmitate)
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
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Is Reduced Fat Monterey Jack Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Reduced Fat Monterey Jack Cheese is used here as base. Reduced fat monterey jack cheese is also made from cultured pasteurized reduced fat milk, salt, and enzymes. Similar to cheddar, its processing may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reduced fat monterey jack cheese (cultured pasteurized reduced fat milk, salt, enzymes, vitamin a palmitate)
Read the full ingredient profile for Reduced Fat Monterey Jack Cheese
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Is Potato Starch safe in this dairy?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as stabilizer. Potato starch is used as an anticaking agent to prevent clumping. While it serves a functional purpose, it is a processed ingredient that may lower the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: potato starch
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Is Powdered Cellulose safe in this dairy?
Medium
Powdered Cellulose is used here as stabilizer. Powdered cellulose is derived from plant fibers and acts as an anticaking agent. Its presence indicates processing and raises questions about the product's naturalness.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: powdered cellulose
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Is Natamycin safe in this dairy?
Bad
Natamycin is used here as preservative. Natamycin is a synthetic mold inhibitor used to extend shelf life. Its inclusion raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product, impacting the overall quality assessment.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natamycin
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: 2390714
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