Is Soft Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla
Soft Mozzarella is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Orkla. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes mozzarella cheese and tomato puree, but also contains processed ingredients like wheat flour and sugar, raising quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mozzarella cheese and tomato puree, but also contains processed ingredients like wheat flour and sugar, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Wheat flour is a processed ingredient that may raise gluten 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 mozzarella cheese, providing a dairy source with flavor.
- Includes tomato puree and spinach, adding some natural vegetable content.
Concerns
- Wheat flour is a processed ingredient that may raise gluten concerns.
- Sugar is present, which is often unnecessary in savory products.
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 food.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as a base ingredient, but its refined nature raises concerns about processing and gluten content.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEHNÄJAUHO
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Mozzarella cheese contributes to the product's flavor and texture, being a natural dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: MOZZARELLAJUUSTO
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Tomato puree adds natural flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomaattisose
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a common ingredient that helps in achieving the desired consistency and moisture level.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: vesi
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Is Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Tomato is used here as flavor. Tomato provides additional flavor and nutritional value, being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomaatti
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Is Vegetable Oils Rapeseed Shea Coconut safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oils Rapeseed Shea Coconut is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oils are used for texture and mouthfeel, but their refined nature may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: kasviöljyt (rapsi, shea, kookos)
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sipuli
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Is Spices Including Basil Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Spices Including Basil Garlic is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor complexity, providing a natural taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mausteet (mm. basilika, valkosipuli)
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Is Natural Aromas safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Aromas is used here as flavor. Natural aromas are included for flavor enhancement, but their exact composition is often unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: luontaiset aromit
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common seasoning that enhances flavor, though excessive amounts can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: suola
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is used for fermentation, contributing to texture and flavor development.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: hiiva
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is present, which may be unnecessary in a savory product, raising concerns about added sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sokeri
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Is Spinach safe in this food?
Good
Spinach is used here as flavor. Spinach adds nutritional value and flavor, being a natural vegetable ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pinaatti
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement, but its processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hiivauute
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: 4054579
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Allergens detected: gluten , dairy
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