Why is Fromage à pâte pressée cuite classified as a NOVA 3 product and what additives does it contain?

The cheese is placed in NOVA 3 because it undergoes processing steps such as heating, pressing and aging, but it does not contain any industrial additives; the ingredient list includes only raw cow's milk, salt, lactic ferment cultures and rennet.

How does the high saturated‑fat content in this cheese affect cardiovascular health?

Saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol levels, which may increase the risk of heart disease when consumed in excess; therefore, individuals monitoring their cardiovascular health should limit portions of this cheese and balance it with low‑saturated‑fat foods.

Is this cheese suitable for keto, gluten‑free, or vegan diets?

The cheese is low in carbohydrates and fits well into a keto diet, it contains no gluten ingredients, but it is made from animal milk and rennet, so it is not suitable for vegan or strict vegetarian diets.

COMTÉ • 220 g

Fromage à pâte pressée cuite

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Fromage à pâte pressée cuite is a cooked pressed cheese made from raw cow's milk, marketed under the COMTÉ brand and sold in Lidl stores in France. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the NOVA 3 group, reflecting its processed nature; per 100 g it delivers 35 g of fat (22 g saturated), 26 g of protein, 0.8 g of salt and only 0.5 g of sugars. While the cheese provides a strong source of protein and calcium, its elevated fat and saturated‑fat levels and moderate salt content may be concerns for heart‑healthy or low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal419 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for cooked pressed cheeses, this cheese is higher in fat (35 g vs 25 g), saturated fat (22 g vs 15 g) and energy (419 kcal vs 323 kcal), but lower in salt (0.8 g vs 3.3 g) and sugars (0.5 g vs 1.8 g), while offering more protein (26 g vs 20 g).

Ingredients

Lait cru de vache, sel, ferments lactiques, présure. A conserver entre +4°C et +8°C. Non ouvert,

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