Why is Melted cheese with Tilsit cheese classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it mixes natural cheeses with several industrial ingredients such as emulsifying salts (diphosphates E450 and polyphosphates E452) and an acidity regulator (citric acid E330) that enhance texture, meltability and shelf life, moving it beyond simple cheese preparation.

How does the sugar and salt content of this cheese affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 5.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the cheese can raise blood‑glucose levels and should be limited for people managing diabetes; its 1.9 g of salt approaches the World Health Organization’s daily limit of 5 g, so individuals with hypertension may need to monitor portions to avoid excess sodium intake.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the cheese contains multiple dairy ingredients, cheese, skimmed milk, butter and whey powder, so anyone allergic to milk proteins or lactose should avoid this product.

Pilos, Sertop • 100 g

Топено сирене със сирене Тилзит

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Melted cheese with Tilsit cheese is a dairy‑based product classified in the Milk and dairy products group, specifically as a cheese. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, featuring added emulsifying salts (E450, E452) and an acidity regulator (E330) while delivering 1.9 g of salt, 5.6 g of sugars and 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g. The cheese provides a solid 12 g of protein and moderate total fat, but its high sugar, salt and saturated‑fat levels diminish its overall nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal222 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates7.4 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese (25 g fat, 15.3 g saturated fat, 3.3 g salt, 1.8 g sugars, 20.3 g protein per 100 g), this melted cheese contains less fat (16 g) and salt (1.9 g) but substantially more sugars (5.6 g) and slightly lower protein (12 g).

Ingredients

43% сирене (сирене, 10% сирене Тилзит), обезмаслено мляко, краве масло, сухо обезмаслено мляко, суроватка на прах, емулгаторни соли: дифосфати, полифосфати, натриеви фосфати; царевично нишесте, регулатор на киселинността: лимонена киселина.

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