{"id":70872,"date":"2026-05-23T12:41:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T12:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/70872\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T12:41:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T12:41:24","slug":"ewgs-food-scores-culinary-tours-emmentaler-swiss-cheese-emmentaler-swiss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/70872\/","title":{"rendered":"EWG&#8217;s Food Scores | Culinary Tours Emmentaler Swiss Cheese, Emmentaler Swiss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_negative-ceb8aac0d948ccafdcde46a2b65c72e8da75d5431048e062b300207740699a64.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThis product is not certified organic [<a href=\"#information_details_127\" class=\"popup-with-form nounderlineahref\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_negative-ceb8aac0d948ccafdcde46a2b65c72e8da75d5431048e062b300207740699a64.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tContains food additives of lower concern<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_negative-ceb8aac0d948ccafdcde46a2b65c72e8da75d5431048e062b300207740699a64.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tAntibiotics were likely used in production of the dairy ingredients in this product [<a href=\"#information_details_112\" class=\"popup-with-form nounderlineahref\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Antibiotics use dairy production poses moderate concern for antibiotic resistance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_negative-ceb8aac0d948ccafdcde46a2b65c72e8da75d5431048e062b300207740699a64.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tHormones may have been used in production of dairy ingredients [<a href=\"#information_details_46\" class=\"popup-with-form nounderlineahref\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Dairy cows are sometimes injected with synthetic growth hormone (rBGH) to boost milk production. This practice is not allowed in Europe due to health concerns.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_negative-ceb8aac0d948ccafdcde46a2b65c72e8da75d5431048e062b300207740699a64.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tLikely contaminated with dioxin and other persistent organic pollutants [<a href=\"#information_details_31\" class=\"popup-with-form nounderlineahref\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>High fat dairy products, beef, and seafood are key sources of dioxin and other persistent pollutants in the diet. Eat less fatty meats and dairy to reduce your intake of these pollutants.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_positive-dd8e0bb5360aeaafe5989ab228d6adb85ab9071bf6d2e612965dfa3a61f6315f.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tDoes not contain artificial or industrial ingredients [<a href=\"#information_details_48\" class=\"popup-with-form nounderlineahref\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>EWG has not identified any artificial or industrial ingredients in this product.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_positive-dd8e0bb5360aeaafe5989ab228d6adb85ab9071bf6d2e612965dfa3a61f6315f.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tExcellent source of naturally occurring calcium [<a href=\"#information_details_57\" class=\"popup-with-form nounderlineahref\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Calcium is necessary for strong bones and decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. Calcium is also important for healthy muscles and nervous system function.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_positive-dd8e0bb5360aeaafe5989ab228d6adb85ab9071bf6d2e612965dfa3a61f6315f.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tPer gram, high in protein [<a href=\"#information_details_67\" class=\"popup-with-form nounderlineahref\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Protein is a source of amino acids that are required for the proper growth, maintenance and repair of tissues. It also provides the building blocks for important enzymes and hormones. Protein provides calories and if eaten in excess will be stored as fat. Protein is found in high amounts in beans, nuts, eggs, seafood and meat. Protein is essential to health, but eating too much also carries an environmental and health cost. Learn more: http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/meateatersguide\/<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image_bullet\" align=\"left\" width=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/top_findings_positive-dd8e0bb5360aeaafe5989ab228d6adb85ab9071bf6d2e612965dfa3a61f6315f.png\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tProduct has been classified as having no processing concerns<\/p>\n<p>Products remain in the Database for two years after their label information is recorded in stores, even when they have been discontinued (products may remain in stores and pantries long past the date they cease to be manufactured). EWG marks a product it is aware has been discontinued with a banner identifying it as such.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that EWG obtains the displayed images of products from third parties and that the product&#8217;s manufacturer or packager may change the product&#8217;s packaging at any point in time.  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