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Dangerous additives in Moroccan Cheese? ONSSA responds to the controversy
The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has responded to growing online controversy over the safety of certain processed and spreadable cheeses sold in Morocco.
The debate erupted after a viral video by a French citizen claimed that some brands of cheese spreads, such as “Kiri”, contain potentially harmful additives in Morocco — additives that are allegedly absent from versions sold in Europe.
In a statement issued Monday, ONSSA clarified that the additives in question — including carrageenan (E407), tricalcium phosphate (E341), and polyphosphates (E452) — are approved and monitored substances, authorized not only in Morocco but also in the European Union, Canada, the United States, and Australia.
The agency emphasized that these additives are commonly found in cheeses sold across European markets as well. ONSSA reassured consumers that products made in approved facilities undergo regular safety checks and pose no health risk when produced under proper sanitary conditions.