Is Smoky Mature Cheddar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
M-S
Smoky Mature Cheddar is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for M-S. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes mature cheddar cheese and smoke flavoring. While the cheese is a natural dairy product, the smoke flavoring raises concerns about processing and artificial additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mature cheddar cheese and smoke flavoring. While the cheese is a natural dairy product, the smoke flavoring raises concerns about processing and artificial additives.
Main concern
Smoke flavoring may be synthetic, 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
- Mature cheddar cheese is a natural dairy product, providing a rich flavor.
- Contains no artificial preservatives, indicating a more straightforward composition.
Concerns
- Smoke flavoring may be synthetic, raising concerns about artificial additives.
- Limited ingredient variety may indicate a lack of complexity in flavor.
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 Mature Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Mature Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Mature cheddar cheese is a natural dairy product that contributes a rich, tangy flavor to this cheese. Its quality is generally high, as it is minimally processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk)
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Is Smoke Flavoring safe in this dairy?
Medium
Smoke Flavoring is used here as flavor. Smoke flavoring is used to impart a smoky taste to the cheese. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about the quality and safety of flavoring agents used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Smoke Flavouring
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: 3573932
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Allergens detected: milk
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