Is Sliced Processed Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Land-Or
Sliced Processed Cheese is a dairy from Land-Or. 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 Cheese Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This processed cheese contains several additives like emulsifiers (E407, E410) and an acidifier (E330), indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of multiple emulsifiers raises concerns about processing.
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 milk proteins, which provide some nutritional value.
- Includes butter, contributing to a creamy texture.
- Acidifier (E330) helps maintain product stability.
- Emulsifiers (E407, E410) improve texture and spreadability.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers raises concerns about processing.
- Artificial flavoring may not appeal to those seeking natural products.
- High processing level indicated by the use of additives.
- Lactoserum may contain lactose, posing issues for lactose-intolerant consumers.
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 Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheese is used here as base. Cheese serves as the primary ingredient, providing flavor and some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: fromage
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Is Butter safe in this dairy?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and creaminess to the product, enhancing mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins contribute to the nutritional profile, offering essential amino acids.
Role in formula: base
Original: protéines 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, adding protein content and aiding texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactosérum
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Is Salts safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salts is used here as flavor. Salts enhance flavor but can raise concerns about sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sels
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Is Emulsifiers E407 E410 safe in this dairy?
Medium
Emulsifiers E407 E410 is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers improve texture and stability but indicate a processed nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiants ( E407, E410)
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Is Cheese Flavor safe in this dairy?
Bad
Cheese Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial cheese flavoring may not appeal to consumers seeking natural ingredients.
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 for pH control but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant ( E330)
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: 4030876
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Allergens detected: milk
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