Why is EMMENTAL Spécial baguettes classified as a processed (NOVA 3) product and does it contain any additives?

The cheese undergoes pasteurisation, addition of salt, lactic ferments and a microbial coagulant, then is pressed and aged; these steps place it in NOVA group 3, which covers processed foods. Its ingredient list shows only milk, salt, cultures and coagulant, and the label reports zero additives, so no additive numbers are present.

How does the high saturated fat and protein content of this Emmental affect heart health and weight management?

With 19 g of saturated fat per 100 g, regular consumption can increase LDL cholesterol and should be limited for heart‑healthy diets, while the 27 g of protein supports muscle maintenance; the cheese’s high calorie density means portion control is important for weight management.

Is the cow’s milk in this Emmental a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes; the cheese contains about 4.9 g of lactose per 100 g, so individuals who are lactose intolerant may experience symptoms and should avoid it or choose lactase‑treated products.

Carrefour • 160 g

EMMENTAL Spécial baguettes

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

EMMENTAL Spécial baguettes is a hard, cooked‑pressed cheese made from pasteurised cow’s milk, salt, lactic ferments and a microbial coagulant, classified in the milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 3, reflecting that it is a processed cheese with no added sugars and a moderate salt level of 0.5 g per 100 g. Nutritionally it is high in fat (29 g), saturated fat (19 g) and protein (27 g) while providing zero sugars and low carbohydrate content, making it energy‑dense and suitable for occasional consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal369 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for hard cheeses, this Emmental contains more fat (29 g vs 25.03 g), more saturated fat (19 g vs 15.29 g) and higher protein (27 g vs 20.25 g) while offering far less sugar (0 g vs 1.83 g) and markedly lower salt (0.5 g vs 3.31 g), resulting in a higher energy value of 369 kcal.

Ingredients

_Lait_ de vache pasteurisé, sel, ferments lactiques (contient _lait_), coagulant microbien.

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EMMENTAL Spécial baguettes

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal369 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

_Lait_ de vache pasteurisé, sel, ferments lactiques (contient _lait_), coagulant microbien.

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