Maasdam Caractère

Maasdam Caractère is a Dutch‑style pressed cheese made from pasteurised cow’s milk, salt, cheese cultures and microbial rennet, placing it in the milk and dairy product group. It is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed food, and carries no official Nutri‑Score, while its 100 g portion delivers 29.8 g fat (including 20.6 g saturated), 24.4 g protein, 1.47 g salt and zero sugars. The high fat, saturated fat and salt levels make it less suitable for heart‑healthy or low‑sodium diets, although the high protein and low carbohydrate content can fit within low‑carb eating plans.