Cheese flavour

38

Nutrition Score

Poor

Cheese flavour

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

78

Hazard Score

Use with caution

35

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Potato · No known concerns

Starchy root vegetable eaten boiled, baked, fried, or mashed, a staple food in many cuisines.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

Canola Oil (Rapeseed)

CanolaOil · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

CheesePowder · −5 pts

Dehydrated cheese powder used as a seasoning.

GarlicPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Plant protein broken down by acid/enzyme hydrolysis into free amino acids (incl. glutamate); used as a savoury flavour enhancer, similar effect to MSG. Source protein (soy/wheat/corn) may be a separate declared allergen.

YeastExt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Flavour enhancer with natural umami taste from autolysed yeast. Contains naturally occurring glutamates.

Lactose · −1 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Milk sugar. Causes digestive issues in people with lactose intolerance.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Acetic Acid (Glacial)

E260 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Concentrated acid used to fake traditional fermentation in cheap vinegars (synthetic vinegar). Safe but nutritionally empty.

Paprika Extract

E160c · No known concerns

Natural red-orange colorant extracted from paprika peppers, used to tint sauces, snacks, and processed meats.

Whey Powder (Dried Whey)

WheyPowder · No known concerns

Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.

MilkProtein · No known concerns

Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.

Spices · No known concerns

General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.

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