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

The product combines many industrial ingredients, modified corn starch as a thickener, citric acid (E330) and sodium citrate (E331) as acidity regulators, guar gum (E412) as a stabiliser, and natural flavourings, together with multiple fruit puree batches, which meets the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food.

How does the sugar and salt content of this fresh cheese with fruit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by people with diabetes, while the very low salt (0.09 g) makes it suitable for most hypertensive diets, provided total daily sugar intake stays within recommended limits.

Is the milk ingredient in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; the cheese base and cream are derived from cow’s milk, which contains lactose and is listed as a milk allergen, so individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid this product.

Carrefour, Carrefour kids • 900 g 3x(6 x 50 g)

Fromage frais aux fruits

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Fromage frais aux fruits is a French fresh cheese (petit‑suissé) enriched with calcium and vitamin D and blended with fruit purees such as strawberry, apricot, raspberry, peach and banana. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products family, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product; the 100 g serving provides low fat (2 g), low saturated fat (1.3 g) and very low salt (0.09 g) but contains 10 g of sugars, which places it in the moderate sugar range. The formulation includes several additives – modified corn starch, citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331), guar gum (E412) and natural flavors – and lists milk as an allergen, while its overall environmental impact is rated A on the Eco‑Score.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal89 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert profile, this product delivers considerably less fat (2 g vs 4.9 g), saturated fat (1.3 g vs 2.8 g), salt (0.09 g vs 0.58 g), sugars (10 g vs 11.1 g) and energy (89 kcal vs 132 kcal per 100 g), while providing similar protein levels.

Ingredients

Fraise : _Fromage_ frais au _lait_* écrémé pasteurisé 78,7%, sucre 7%, fraise 6,1%, _crème_* pasteurisée 5%, amidon modifié de maïs, concentré des minéraux du _lait_, arômes naturels, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, jus concentré de carotte noire, vitamine D. Abricot : _Fromage_ frais au _lait_* écrémé pasteurisé 78,7%, sucre 6,7%, abricot 6%, _crème_* pasteurisée 5%, amidon modifié de maïs, jus concentrés de carotte et de carotte noire, concentré des minéraux du _lait_, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, épaississant : gomme guar, arômes naturels, vitamine D. Framboise : _Fromage_ frais au _lait_* écrémé pasteurisé 78,7%, sucre 6,9%, framboise 6%, _crème_* pasteurisée 5%, amidon modifié de maïs, arômes naturels, concentré des minéraux du _lait_, jus concentré de carotte noire, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, épaississant : gomme guar, vitamine D. Pêche : _Fromage_ frais au _lait_* écrémé pasteurisé 78,7%, sucre 7%, pêche 6%, _crème_* pasteurisée 5%, amidon modifié de maïs, concentré des minéraux du _lait_, arômes naturels, correcteurs d'acidité : acide citrique et citrates de sodium, jus concentré de carotte, vitamine D. Banane : _Fromage_ frais au _lait_* écrémé pasteurisé 78,7%, sucre 6,4%, banane 6%, _crème_* pasteurisée 5%, arôme naturel, concentré des minéraux du _lait_, amidon modifié de maïs, correcteurs d'acidité : acide citrique et citrates de sodium, jus concentré de carotte, vitamine D. *origine France

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