Why is Le triangle classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed ingredients such as reconstituted skimmed milk, cheese, butter and whey, and it includes four additives: sodium citrate (E331) as a melting salt, citric acid (E330) for acidity control, carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, and a generic additive listed under the E14xx group.

How does the sugar and salt content in Le triangle affect diabetics or people with hypertension?

With 6 g of sugars per 100 g, the spread can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited in diabetic diets, while its 1.6 g of salt per 100 g contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension, so those conditions warrant careful portion control.

Is the skimmed milk used in Le triangle a concern for people with cow‑milk allergy?

Yes, skimmed milk is the primary ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a cow‑milk allergy should avoid this product entirely.

Carrefour, Carrefour kids • 140 g

Le triangle

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Le triangle is a 140 g portion of melted cheese spread marketed by Carrefour Kids. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing four additives (E331 sodium citrate, E330 citric acid, E407 carrageenan, and an E14xx additive). Nutritionally it provides 8 g protein and about 0.21 g calcium per 100 g, but also delivers 21 g fat (14 g saturated), 1.6 g salt and 6 g sugars, resulting in a high‑fat, high‑salt profile that may be unsuitable for low‑sodium or low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal255 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates8.5 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese spread, this product has lower fat, saturated fat and salt but considerably higher sugars.

Ingredients

_Lait_ écrémé reconstitué (origine France), fromages (_lait_ origine UE et non UE (GB)), beurre (_lait_ origine UE), eau, lactosérum déshydraté (contient _lait_), sels de fonte: citrates de sodium, amidon modifié, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique, épaississant: carraghénanes.

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Carrefour, Carrefour kids • 140 g

Le triangle

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal255 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates8.5 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese spread, this product has lower fat, saturated fat and salt but considerably higher sugars.

Ingredients

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