At a glance
Summary
This cheese product is made from pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, which are beneficial for providing essential nutrients and supporting gut health. However, it includes natamycin as a mold inhibitor, which, while safe, raises concerns about its impact on gut microbiota. The product is processed, which limits its score, but it maintains a relatively clean ingredient list with minimal additives.
Key ingredients 6
Pasteurized MilkVery Good
High-quality dairy base providing essential protein, calcium, and fats.
See more about Pasteurized Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Beneficial live bacteria used for traditional fermentation and cheese development.
See more about Cheese Culture →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Enzymes →AnnattoNeutral
Natural plant-based color extract commonly used to give cheese its traditional yellow-orange hue.
See more about Annatto →NatamycinNeutral
A naturally occurring antimycotic agent used to prevent surface mold growth on cheese.
See more about Natamycin →Processing
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