Which specific nutrients cause the Camembert de Normandie to receive a Nutri‑Score of D?

The D score is driven mainly by its high saturated‑fat (16 g, contributing 10 negative points) and high salt (1.67 g, 8 negative points), together with elevated energy and total fat; low sugar and high protein provide some positive points but are insufficient to raise the grade.

How does the saturated fat and salt content in this Camembert affect a hypertensive or heart‑disease‑prone diet?

The 16 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, and the 1.67 g of salt can increase blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension or cardiovascular risk should limit intake and balance it with lower‑fat, lower‑salt foods.

Is the raw cow's milk in this Camembert a concern for individuals with milk allergy?

Yes; the cheese is made from raw cow's milk, which contains the milk proteins that trigger allergic reactions, so anyone with a milk allergy should avoid it.

Gillot • 250 g

Camembert de Normandie AOP au Lait Cru (22% MG)

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Camembert de Normandie AOP au Lait Cru (22 % MG) is a 250 g French raw‑milk Camembert cheese bearing the AOP label and crafted by Gillot using traditional hand‑louch molding. Classified in the Milk and dairy products group (Cheese), it falls in NOVA 3, carries a Nutri‑Score of D, and per 100 g provides about 21 g of protein, 0.5 g of sugars, but high levels of saturated fat (16 g) and salt (1.67 g). While it offers authentic raw‑milk flavor and a high protein content, its elevated saturated fat and salt make it less appropriate for low‑fat or low‑salt diets and best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

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Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese (per 100 g), this Camembert contains less sugar (0.5 g vs 1.83 g), less salt (1.67 g vs 3.31 g) and slightly more protein (21 g vs 20.25 g), but its saturated fat (16 g) exceeds the typical 15.3 g and its total fat remains high.

Ingredients

_Lait_ cru de vache, présure animale, sel, _ferments lactiques_ et d'affinage.

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