Meteoritzi Spiracha Cheese

48

Nutrition Score

Poor

Meteoritzi Spiracha Cheese

5949040203178

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

79

Hazard Score

Use with caution

47

Mirella Index

Basic

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

Ingredients

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.

Palm-Oil · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA

Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.

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.

MaltodextrinIng · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

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

Onion · No known concerns

Pungent bulb vegetable used raw or cooked as a base flavoring in savory dishes worldwide.

YeastExt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

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

Cheese · No known concerns

Dairy product; contains milk (allergen).

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.

Sodium Phosphate

E339 · −2 pts

Phosphate additive; high intake of phosphates is monitored.

Spices · No known concerns

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

Paprika Extract

E160c · No known concerns

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

Calcium Phosphate

E341 · −2 pts

Mineral salt used as a firming agent, anti-caking agent, and calcium fortificant in foods.

Rosemary Extract

E392 · No known concerns

Natural antioxidant derived from rosemary, used to extend shelf life in oils and processed meats.

Sourdough Starter

SourdoughStarter · No known concerns

Live fermentation culture of wild yeast + lactobacilli used to leaven bread.

Yeast · No known concerns

Single-celled fungus used to ferment dough for bread and beer, or as a nutritional supplement (nutritional yeast).

Malt · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Barley grain sprouted and dried to make a natural sweetener and flavoring. Used in bread, beer, and breakfast cereals; contains gluten.

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