
Product Insights
Emmental is a French grated hard cheese made from pasteurised cow's milk, belonging to the Milk and dairy products dietary family. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as a moderately processed food (NOVA 3), offering a high protein content (about 27 g per 100 g) and calcium enrichment but also delivering high saturated fat (19 g) and a relatively high calorie level (approximately 370 kcal per 100 g). While the cheese contains no added preservatives and is palm-oil-free, its elevated saturated fat and salt levels (0.7 g per 100 g) may be a concern for heart health focused diets.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average cheese values, Emmental provides more protein (27 g vs 20.3 g), lower sugar (1 g vs 1.8 g) and lower salt (0.7 g vs 3.3 g), but also contains more saturated fat (19 g vs 15.3 g) and higher calories (approximately 370 kcal vs 323 kcal).
Ingredients
Emmental (lait pasteurisé (Origine : France), sel, ferments lactiques (lait), enzyme coagulante d'origine microbienne), amidon de pomme de terre.
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