Valtellina Casera DOP Cheese product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Valtellina Casera DOP Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Valtellina Casera DOP Cheese is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox. 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 Lysozyme affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes milk and salt, which are standard for cheese. However, the presence of egg lysozyme raises concerns about potential allergens and processing methods.

Main concern

Contains lysozyme from egg, which may pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.

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 natural ingredient providing essential dairy qualities.
  • Salt is a common preservative that enhances flavor and shelf life.

Concerns

  • Contains lysozyme from egg, which may pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
  • Lacks transparency on the source of milk and production methods.

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 Milk safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient in cheese, providing essential nutrients and flavor. Its quality is crucial for the final product.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: LATTE

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk

  • Is Salt safe in this dairy?

    Good

    Salt is used here as preservative. Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve the cheese. It is a traditional ingredient in cheese-making.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: sale

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Lysozyme safe in this dairy?

    Bad

    Lysozyme is used here as preservative. Lysozyme is an enzyme derived from egg, used as a preservative. Its inclusion raises allergen concerns and indicates processing complexity.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: lozima da UOVO

    Read the full ingredient profile for Lysozyme

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: 3546913

Similar products: dairy in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Valtellina Casera DOP Cheese has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among dairy products. See the full breakdown above.
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.
Valtellina Casera DOP Cheese 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.
This product is flagged for: Contains lysozyme from egg, which may pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.; Lacks transparency on the source of milk and production methods.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We detected: egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains milk, a natural ingredient providing essential dairy qualities.; Salt is a common preservative that enhances flavor and shelf life.. See the Pros section above.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes milk and salt, which are standard for cheese. However, the presence of egg lysozyme raises concerns about potential allergens and processing methods. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: milk, salt. See the Ingredients section above.