Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese

Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 40 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese40
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese currently appears in 40 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 40 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 40 of 40 products

Applewood bacon egg & cheese with low fat mozzarella cheese & sauce in a whole grain crust sandwiches
Unknown
80/100
Applewood bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches, applewood bacon egg & cheese
Unknown
80/100
California pizza kitchen, margherita crispy flatbread pizza
Unknown
100/100
Chicken crispy flatbread bbq recipe, chicken
Unknown
100/100
Chicken, broccoli & cheddar sandwiches
Unknown
95/100
Classic five cheese lasagna with low fat ricotta, reduced fat mozzarella, asiago, romano & parmesan cheeses
Unknown
95/100
Classic italian style pizza
Unknown
55/100
Croissant crust sandwiches
Unknown
80/100
Deep dish three meat pepperoni, italian sausage & beef with reduced fat mozzarella cheese pizza, deep dish three meat pizza
Unknown
55/100
Four Cheese Stuffed Sandwiches
America's Choice
100/100
FRENCH BREAD PEPPERONI PIZZA
Lean Cuisine
55/100
French Bread Pepperoni Pizza
Lean Cuisine
55/100
French Bread Supreme Pizza
Unknown
55/100
Frozen sandwiches sausage
Hot Pockets
95/100
Gordita
Old el paso
80/100
Ham, egg & cheese
Unknown
75/100
Hot pockets, breakfast bites sandwiches
Unknown
80/100
Lean cuisine, pepperoni pizza
Unknown
55/100
Lean cuisine, wood fire-style roasted garlic chicken pizza
Unknown
100/100
Mozzarella Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese
Kraft
100/100
Pepperoni pizza minis
Smart Ones
55/100
Philly-style steak & cheese panini beef steak, red & green peppers, onions & cheddar cheese sauce on italian bread
Unknown
100/100
Sandwiches, applewood bacon, egg and cheese
Unknown
80/100
Sausage, egg & cheese sandwiches
Unknown
95/100
Sausage, egg & cheese, sausage,egg & cheese
Unknown
95/100
Sausage, egg and cheese with low fat mozzarella cheese & sauce in a baked flaky crust sandwiches, sausage, egg and cheese
Unknown
95/100
Sausage-egg & cheese croissant frozen crust sandwiches
Unknown
95/100
Sicilian recipe topped with italian sausage, hickory smoke flavored uncured ham, salami, sweet basil, parmesan & reduced fat mozzarella cheeses over zesty marinara sauce crispy flatbread, sicilian recipe
Unknown
50/100
Signature Four Cheese Pizza
Lean Cuisine
100/100
Signature Pepperoni Pizza
Lean Cuisine
55/100
Signature Supreme Pizza
Lean Cuisine
55/100
Six cheese classic italian style pizza
Unknown
100/100
Spinach & artichoke crispy flatbread topped with spinach, artichokes, garlic, parmesan, asiago, romano & reduced fat mozzarella cheeses over creamy garlic sauce
Unknown
100/100
Spinach & Mushroom Pizza
Lean Cuisine
100/100
Tex-Mex Rice & Black Beans
Lean Cuisine
100/100
Thin Crust Bbq Recipe Chicken White Meat Chicken, Red Onions, Cilantro & Mozzarella Cheese In A Tangy Bbq Sauce On A Thin Crust Pizza, Thin Crust Bbq Recipe Chicken
Unknown
95/100
White meat chicken with spinach, artichokes, tomatoes, garlic, cheese & parmesan sauce on italian bread panini, spinach, artichoke & chicken panini
Unknown
100/100
White meat chicken, red onions, cilantro, reduced fat mozzarella cheese in a tangy bbq sauce on a thin crust pizza
Unknown
95/100
White meat chicken, spinach, mushrooms, red peppers & cheese sauce on italian bread panini, chicken, spinach & mushroom panini
Unknown
100/100
White meat chicken, tomato, bacon & a ranch club sauce in a flavorful flatbread melt, chicken ranch club flatbread melt
Lean cuisine
85/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese safe to eat?

Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese?

Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese is found in 40 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese do in food?

Ingredient Not In Regular Mozzarella Cheese serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.