
Product Insights
The product is a traditional shepherd's cheese made from cow's milk and aged in a brine solution, belonging to the milk and dairy products group, specifically cheese. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and can be classified as a moderately processed (NOVA 3) dairy item, offering 19 g of protein per 100 g but also delivering 21 g of fat, 15 g of saturated fat and 3 g of salt, which lowers its nutritional rating. While it provides a good protein source and low sugar, its high saturated‑fat and salt levels make it best consumed in moderation.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average cheese in its category, this shepherd's cheese contains less fat (21 g vs 25 g), slightly lower saturated fat (15 g vs 15.3 g), lower salt (3 g vs 3.3 g), less sugar (1 g vs 1.8 g), fewer calories (269 kcal vs 323 kcal) and a comparable protein level (19 g vs 20 g).
Ingredients
Käse in Salzlake gereift, 45% Fett i. Tr., hergestellt aus Kuhmilch
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Frequently Asked Questions
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