Is Sonoma Jacks Light Gourmet Cheese Wedges Garlic & Herb Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dairyfood USA

Sonoma Jacks Light Gourmet Cheese Wedges Garlic & Herb is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Dairyfood USA. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes light cheddar and cheddar cheese, which are dairy-based, but also contains sodium phosphate and sodium citrate, raising concerns about processed additives. Overall, the mix of ingredients leads to a moderate rating.

Main concern

Sodium phosphate and sodium citrate are processed additives that may raise quality 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 light cheddar and cheddar cheese, providing a dairy source.
  • Includes garlic and spices, which can enhance flavor naturally.

Concerns

  • Sodium phosphate and sodium citrate are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
  • Presence of salt in multiple forms could indicate higher sodium content.

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.

  • Is Light Cheddar Cheese safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Light Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Light cheddar cheese is a lower-fat version of traditional cheddar, providing a dairy base with reduced fat content. However, it may contain additives for texture.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Light cheddar and cheddar cheese

  • Is Water safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and helps in achieving the desired texture and moisture content in the cheese wedges.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: water

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Skim Milk safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk is used to reduce fat content while still providing some protein and calcium, contributing to the overall dairy profile.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: skim milk

    Read the full ingredient profile for Skim Milk

  • Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this dairy?

    Bad

    Sodium Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium phosphate is used to improve texture and stability but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential health implications.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: sodium phosphate

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Phosphate

  • Is Garlic safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is a natural flavoring agent that adds taste and may have some culinary benefits, enhancing the overall flavor profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: garlic

    Read the full ingredient profile for Garlic

  • Is Sodium Citrate safe in this dairy?

    Bad

    Sodium Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium citrate is a synthetic ingredient used to stabilize and emulsify, which may raise concerns about processed additives in the product.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: sodium citrate

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Citrate

  • Is Salt safe in this dairy?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but can contribute to higher sodium levels, which may be a concern for some consumers.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Spices safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Spices is used here as flavor. Spices are natural flavoring agents that enhance taste without the need for artificial additives, contributing positively to the flavor profile.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: spices

    Read the full ingredient profile for Spices

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: 3217529

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, skim milk, garlic. See the Ingredients section above.
Dairyfood USA — Sonoma Jacks Light Gourmet Cheese Wedges Garlic & Herb has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Dairyfood USA products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains light cheddar and cheddar cheese, providing a dairy source.; Includes garlic and spices, which can enhance flavor naturally.. See the Pros section above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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This product is flagged for: Sodium phosphate and sodium citrate are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.; Presence of salt in multiple forms could indicate higher sodium content.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes light cheddar and cheddar cheese, which are dairy-based, but also contains sodium phosphate and sodium citrate, raising concerns about processed additives. Overall, the mix of ingredients leads to a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Dairyfood USA — Sonoma Jacks Light Gourmet Cheese Wedges Garlic & Herb has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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