Question 1

Why is Chèvre crémeux Graines de Courge & échalote classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Accepted Answer

The product is placed in NOVA group 4 because it includes ingredients that are not typically found in minimally processed cheeses, such as added sugar, a preservative (potassium sorbate, E202) and a thickening agent (xanthane gum, E415). These components are industrially manufactured and added to improve texture, stability and shelf‑life, raising the processing level beyond that of traditional fresh cheeses.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

With 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the cheese adds a modest amount of carbohydrate that can influence blood‑glucose control, so people with diabetes should count it toward their daily sugar intake. The salt level is relatively low at 0.86 g per 100 g, which is well below the average for cheeses and therefore poses less of a concern for hypertension, although overall dietary sodium should still be monitored.

Question 3

Based on its ingredients, is this cheese suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

Accepted Answer

The cheese is not vegan because it contains fresh cheese, Greek yogurt and goat cheese, all derived from animal milk. It is not gluten‑free due to the presence of wheat fiber. Its carbohydrate content (8.7 g per 100 g) makes it moderate on a strict keto diet, so it may be used only in small portions. Halal suitability cannot be confirmed without information on the animal slaughtering practices, so the product should be considered unsuitable for strict halal diets unless verified.

Blini, Delabli, L'Atelier Blini • 140 g

Chèvre crémeux Graines de Courge & échalote

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