Why is Fromage frais aux pommes caramélisées classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines pasteurised fresh cheese with a manufactured caramelized‑apple preparation that involves multiple processing steps and added ingredients such as caramel, sucrose and thickening agents; the only listed additive is pectin (E440).

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 13 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while its very low salt (0.08 g) is acceptable for hypertension but does not offset the concerns raised by the high sugar and moderate fat levels.

Is the milk in this fresh cheese a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the cheese is made from cow's milk, so it contains lactose and may trigger symptoms in individuals who are lactose intolerant; a lactose‑free alternative would be needed for those consumers.

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Fromage frais aux pommes caramélisées

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Fromage frais aux pommes caramélisées is a fresh cheese dessert with caramelized apple pieces, classified in the dairy desserts group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is labeled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains a single additive (pectin, E440) while being free of preservatives and artificial colours. Nutritionally it provides 6.2 g of protein per 100 g but also 13 g of sugars, 6.4 g of fat (including 4.3 g saturated) and only 0.08 g of salt, resulting in higher sugar and fat than typical dairy desserts but considerably lower salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal137 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates13.6 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert (11.05 g sugar, 4.89 g fat, 0.58 g salt per 100 g), this product contains more sugar (13 g) and fat (6.4 g) but markedly less salt (0.08 g).

Ingredients

Fromage frais 80% (lait de vache pasteurisé (origine : France),ferments (lait)), préparation à base de pommes caramélisées 20% (morceaux de pommes 50% (origine: UE), saccharose, caramel (saccharose, sucre inverti, eau), amidon natif de manioc, eau, épaississant : pectine de fruit, arôme naturel.

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