Tesco • 250g
Mascarpone
Product Insights
Mascarpone is a creamy Italian cheese marketed by Tesco, made from a blend of cream and milk and flavored with citric acid. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products – Cheese group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in the NOVA 3 processing category, offering 399 kcal per 100 g with very high fat (41 g) and saturated fat (26 g) but low sugar (3 g) and modest protein (4 g). While its rich texture makes it suitable for desserts, the elevated fat and saturated‑fat content, together with added citric acid, may be a concern for heart‑health‑focused diets, and it is not suitable for consumers with a milk allergy.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average cheese, this mascarpone contains markedly more fat (41 g vs 25 g) and saturated fat (26 g vs 15 g), higher sugar (3 g vs 1.8 g) and energy (399 kcal vs 323 kcal), but far less salt and protein.
Ingredients
Cream (Milk), Milk, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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