Sainsburys
Mascarpone
Product Insights
Mascarpone is a creamy Italian cheese belonging to the milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product with a high fat (≈39 g/100 g) and saturated‑fat (≈25.7 g/100 g) content, moderate sugars, and low salt. While it delivers a smooth texture and is rich in calcium, its nutritional profile is heavily weighted toward calories and saturated fat, which limits its suitability for low‑fat or heart‑healthy diets.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with average values for cheeses, this mascarpone contains markedly more fat, saturated fat and sugars but considerably less salt, resulting in a higher energy density than typical products.
Ingredients
Mascarpone Cheese (Cream (Cows' Milk), Cows' Milk, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid (Cows' Milk)).
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