Cașcaval Cheese

50

Nutrition Score

Moderate

Cașcaval Cheese

5941445677622

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

86

Hazard Score

Healthy

49

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.

Glucose (Dextrose)

Glucose · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.

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.

YeastExt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

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

CheesePowder · −5 pts

Dehydrated cheese powder used as a seasoning.

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.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

Milk Fat (Butterfat)

MilkFat · No known concerns

Natural fat present in milk and dairy products. Essential for traditional butter and rich textures.

Potassium Chloride

E508 · No known concerns

Metal halide salt used as a salt substitute and flavor enhancer. Can have a metallic taste.

E270 · No known concerns

Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.

Paprika Extract

E160c · No known concerns

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

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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