Why is Tomme des Pyrénées classified as a processed cheese (NOVA 3) and what ingredients influence this rating?

The cheese is made from pasteurised cow's milk that is combined with added salt, rennet and bacterial cultures; these processing steps and added ingredients place it in NOVA group 3, which covers foods that undergo manufacturing techniques such as pasteurisation and the addition of non‑nutrient substances.

How does the high saturated fat and salt content affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

Saturated fat above 20 g per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol, and 1.7 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake; together they may increase cardiovascular risk, so individuals monitoring cholesterol or blood pressure should consume this cheese in moderation.

Is Tomme des Pyrénées suitable for specific diets such as keto, low‑carb, or vegetarian?

The cheese is low in carbohydrates (1.5 g per 100 g) and therefore fits well into keto and low‑carb eating plans, but because it contains animal milk and rennet it is not suitable for vegan diets, while it meets vegetarian criteria.

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Tomme des Pyrénées lait pasteurisé 30% de matière grasse 200g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Tomme des Pyrénées is a pasteurised cow‑milk mountain cheese from France, classified in the Milk and dairy products group. Per 100 g it delivers 364 kcal, 30 g fat (21 g saturated), 22 g protein, 1.5 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g sugars and 1.7 g salt, offering a high protein content but also elevated fat and saturated fat levels while keeping sugar low. Its Nutri‑Score is D and it falls in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed cheese with a moderate nutritional balance but notable concerns over saturated fat and salt.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal364 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates1.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average cheese values, this Tomme contains higher fat (30 g vs 25 g) and saturated fat (21 g vs 15 g), lower sugar (0.5 g vs 1.8 g) and salt (1.7 g vs 3.3 g), and slightly more calories (364 kcal vs 323 kcal).

Ingredients

LAIT pasteurisé de vache, sel, présure, ferments (dont LAIT). Croûte non consommable. Traces éventuelles de lait de chèvre et de brebis.

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