Imitation Cheese
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Synthetic artificial cheese made of rennet casein, palm oil, and emulsifying salts without real dairy milk.
Official Category: Processed Fats & Imitation Ingredients (가공유지·모조원료·원가절감재)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Prohibited from 'Natural Cheese' title; labeled as analogue
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA strictly enforces 'Imitation Cheese' labeling
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European Union (EFSA)
Prohibited
Strictly banned from using the word 'cheese' anywhere
Commonly Found Foods
Budget delivery pizza toppingsfrozen pizzacheese toppokki
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ 100% Natural Mozzarella Cheese
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