Is Sliced Processed Cheese for Hamburgers Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Land-Or
Land-Or's Sliced Processed Cheese for Hamburgers is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 50/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Emulsifiers E452, Emulsifiers E339, Preservative E202.
50 / 100
Why score is 50
The composition includes several processed ingredients such as emulsifiers (E452, E339) and preservatives (E202), indicating a highly processed product with potential quality concerns.
Main concern
Emulsifiers E452 and E339 raise concerns about synthetic 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 cheese and butter, which are traditional dairy ingredients.
- Includes milk protein and whey, contributing to the dairy profile.
Concerns
- Emulsifiers E452 and E339 raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Preservative E202 may indicate a longer shelf life but adds to processing.
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 Cheese safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cheese is used here as base. Cheese serves as the primary ingredient, providing flavor and texture. However, its processing level can vary, affecting quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: fromage
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Is Butter safe in this dairy?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter is a natural fat that enhances flavor and mouthfeel, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre
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Is Milk Protein safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds nutritional value and contributes to the texture and structure of the cheese.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéine du lait
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Is Whey safe in this dairy?
Good
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a byproduct of cheese production, providing additional protein and improving texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactoserum
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Is Emulsifiers E452 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Emulsifiers E452 is used here as emulsifier. E452 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sels émulsifiants (E452)
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Is Emulsifiers E339 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Emulsifiers E339 is used here as emulsifier. E339 is another synthetic emulsifier that can affect the product's quality and safety profile.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sels émulsifiants (E339)
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive amounts can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Preservative E202 safe in this dairy?
Bad
Preservative E202 is used here as preservative. E202 is a synthetic preservative that extends shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur E202
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Is Thickeners E407 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Thickeners E407 is used here as thickener. E407 is a thickener that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississants (E407)
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Is Thickeners E410 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Thickeners E410 is used here as thickener. E410 is another thickener that can enhance texture but is also a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississants (E410)
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Is Cheese Flavor safe in this dairy?
Medium
Cheese Flavor is used here as flavor. Cheese flavor is an artificial flavoring that enhances taste but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme fromage
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Is Acidifier E330 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Acidifier E330 is used here as acidulant. E330 is citric acid, used to adjust acidity but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant E330
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Is Colorants E160a safe in this dairy?
Bad
Colorants E160a is used here as colorant. E160a is a synthetic colorant that enhances appearance but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants (E160a)
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Is Colorants E160b safe in this dairy?
Bad
Colorants E160b is used here as colorant. E160b is another synthetic colorant that can affect product quality and safety.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorants (E160b)
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: 4030874
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Allergens detected: milk
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