Is Tête De Moine Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Billa
Billa's Tête De Moine is reviewed here as a dairy. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Animal Rennet.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk and salt, which are standard for cheese. However, the presence of animal rennet raises concerns about sourcing and dietary restrictions.
Main concern
Animal rennet is used, which may not be suitable for vegetarians and raises ethical sourcing 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 milk, a primary ingredient in cheese, contributing to its flavor and texture.
- Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, common in cheese production.
Concerns
- Animal rennet is used, which may not be suitable for vegetarians and raises ethical sourcing concerns.
- The presence of animal-derived ingredients limits dietary options for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this dairy, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is the primary ingredient providing the essential structure and flavor of cheese. Its quality directly impacts the final product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milch
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement and preservation, playing a crucial role in cheese making.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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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 flavor development and texture in the cheese.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Käsereikulturen
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Is Animal Rennet safe in this dairy?
Bad
Animal Rennet is used here as emulsifier. Animal rennet is used for coagulation in cheese making. Its animal origin raises concerns for vegetarians and ethical sourcing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: tierisches Lab
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: 4244707
More from this brand: Billa products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk
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