Is Yorkshire Wensleydale With Apricot Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrison's
Yorkshire Wensleydale With Apricot is one of the dairy products analyzed by Zerotox for Morrison's. 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 Potassium Sorbate, Sulphur Dioxide affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese and dried apricots, but also contains potassium sorbate and sulphur dioxide as preservatives, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about 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
- Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese is a traditional cheese known for its quality and flavor.
- Dried apricots provide natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Sulphur dioxide is also a preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this dairy.
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Is Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese safe in this dairy?
Good
Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese is used here as base. Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese is a traditional cheese made from milk, contributing to the product's flavor and texture. Its quality is generally high.
Role in formula: base
Original: Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese PGI (milk)
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Is Dried Apricots safe in this dairy?
Good
Dried Apricots is used here as flavor. Dried apricots add natural sweetness and flavor to the cheese, enhancing its taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried apricots (apricot, rice flour, preservative (sulphur dioxide))
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this dairy?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about the presence of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Preservative (potassium sorbate)
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Is Sulphur Dioxide safe in this dairy?
Bad
Sulphur Dioxide is used here as preservative. Sulphur dioxide is a preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, indicating potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative (sulphur dioxide)
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: 3934828
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