Why does Bleu des Causses have a Nutri‑Score of E and which nutrients are responsible for this low rating?

The Nutri‑Score of E results from its high levels of total fat (30 g), saturated fat (21 g) and salt (3.4 g) per 100 g, which generate many negative points, while the low sugar content provides no offsetting positive points.

How does the high salt and saturated‑fat content of this cheese affect people with hypertension or cardiovascular concerns?

Elevated salt can increase blood pressure, and high saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; therefore, individuals with hypertension, heart disease or cholesterol issues should consume this cheese only in small portions and balance it with lower‑salt, lower‑fat foods.

Is the milk in Bleu des Causses a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the cheese lists pasteurised cow's milk as its main ingredient and is labelled with a milk allergen warning, so it should be avoided by anyone with a milk allergy, and those with lactose intolerance may experience symptoms depending on their sensitivity.

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Bleu des Causses au lait de vache pasteurisé

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Bleu des Causses is a blue‑veined cheese made from pasteurised cow's milk, packaged in a 125 g tray. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed cheese with added cultures and rennet. Per 100 g it provides 350 kcal, 30 g fat (21 g saturated), 3.4 g salt and 20 g protein, making it high in fat and salt but low in sugars and a good source of protein.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal350 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for French cheeses, this Bleu des Causses contains more fat (30 g vs 25 g), more saturated fat (21 g vs 15 g), slightly more salt (3.4 g vs 3.3 g) and higher energy (350 kcal vs 323 kcal), while offering no sugars and a marginally lower protein content.

Ingredients

Lait pasteurisé, sel, ferments (dont lait), présure, penicillium roqueforti.

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Bleu des Causses au lait de vache pasteurisé

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal350 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

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