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

The product is made from reconstituted skimmed milk, cheese, butter, whey and water, and it includes several industrial ingredients such as modified starch, sodium citrate, citric acid and carrageenan, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; these processing steps and added emulsifiers place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Le triangle affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 6 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 1.6 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, so it should be limited for people with hypertension.

Is the milk in Le triangle a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the spread contains skimmed milk, cheese, butter and whey, all of which contain lactose and milk proteins; therefore it is not safe for individuals with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

CMI (Carrefour Marchandises Internationales), Carrefour, Carrefour Kids, Groupe Carrefour • 533 g

Le triangle

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Le triangle is a 533 g portioned processed cheese spread from France, marketed under the Carrefour Kids range and belongs to the Milk and dairy products and Cheese groups. It provides 255 kcal per 100 g, with 21 g fat (14 g saturated), 8 g protein, 1.6 g salt and 6 g sugars, giving it a Nutri‑Score of D and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. While it offers calcium and protein, the high saturated fat, salt and the presence of additives such as sodium citrate (E331), citric acid (E330) and carrageenan (E407) may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

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 processed‑cheese spread, Le triangle has lower fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but its sugar and protein levels are notably higher and lower respectively.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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CMI (Carrefour Marchandises Internationales), Carrefour, Carrefour Kids, Groupe Carrefour • 533 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 processed‑cheese spread, Le triangle has lower fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but its sugar and protein levels are notably higher and lower respectively.

Ingredients

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