Is Zottarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Zott
This page reviews Zottarella by Zott as a dairy. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
Zottarella contains milk, salt, and citric acid as a souring agent. The presence of natural ingredients supports a clean rating, indicating minimal processing.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
Zottarella contains milk, salt, and citric acid as a souring agent. The presence of natural ingredients supports a clean rating, indicating minimal processing.
Main concern
Contains salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 nutrients.
- Uses citric acid as a souring agent, which is a common and safe food acid.
- No artificial preservatives or colors detected, indicating a cleaner composition.
- Microbial rennet is used, which is a vegetarian-friendly alternative to animal rennet.
Concerns
- Contains salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
- Limited ingredient list may indicate a lack of additional flavors or enhancements.
- The product's moisture content may affect texture and flavor perception.
- No information on sourcing or quality of milk provided, which could impact overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Milk safe in this dairy?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients and a creamy texture. Its quality can significantly influence the final product's flavor and safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milch
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Is Salt safe in this dairy?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement and preservation. While it is a natural ingredient, excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Microbial Rennet safe in this dairy?
Good
Microbial Rennet is used here as base. Microbial rennet is used for curdling milk, making it suitable for vegetarians. It is a natural enzyme that aids in cheese production without animal-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: mikrobielles Lab
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dairy?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as a souring agent, contributing to flavor and preservation. It is a natural acid found in citrus fruits and is generally recognized as safe.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure
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: 3823357
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Allergens detected: milk
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