Is Sonoma Creamery Crumbled Feta Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sonoma Creamery
This page reviews Sonoma Creamery Crumbled Feta Cheese by Sonoma Creamery as a dairy. Its current score is 84/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Cellulose Powder.
84 / 100
Why score is 84
This crumbled feta cheese contains pasteurized organic milk and cheese cultures, indicating a focus on quality dairy. However, cellulose powder raises concerns about processing.
Main concern
Cellulose powder is added to prevent caking, which raises concerns about the use of processed ingredients.
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 pasteurized organic milk, indicating a commitment to quality dairy sourcing.
- Cheese cultures contribute to flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Concerns
- Cellulose powder is added to prevent caking, which raises concerns about the use of processed ingredients.
- The presence of salt may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dairy and why it matters.
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Is Pasteurized Organic Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Pasteurized Organic Milk is used here as base. Pasteurized organic milk serves as the primary ingredient, ensuring quality and safety through pasteurization and organic sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pasteurized organic milk
Read the full ingredient profile for Pasteurized Organic Milk
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but excessive sodium can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Cheese Cultures safe in this dairy?
Good
Cheese Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Cheese cultures are essential for fermentation, contributing to the flavor and texture of the feta cheese.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cheese cultures
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Is Enzymes safe in this dairy?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used in cheese production to aid in curd formation, but their source and processing can vary.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: enzymes
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Is Cellulose Powder safe in this dairy?
Bad
Cellulose Powder is used here as stabilizer. Cellulose powder is added to prevent caking, but it is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality and naturalness.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: cellulose powder (added to prevent caking)
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: 2399103
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Allergens detected: milk
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