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

The cheese is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrially processed components such as a synthetic colorant (E160b, norbixine de rocou), an anti‑caking agent (potato starch), microbial coagulants and added salts, all of which go beyond simple traditional cheese making.

How does the sugar and salt content in Fromage râpé affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood glucose, making it suitable for diabetics in moderation, but the 1 g of salt per 100 g adds moderate sodium; it is lower than many cheeses but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should monitor portion size.

Based on its ingredients, is this grated cheese suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The cheese is not vegan because it contains cow's milk, it is keto‑friendly due to its very low carbohydrate content, it is not certified halal as it uses animal‑derived milk and may contain non‑halal enzymes, and it is gluten‑free since no gluten‑containing ingredients are present.

Pouce, Pouce Auchan • 0.2 kg

Fromage râpé

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Fromage râpé is a 200 g bag of grated Emmental‑style cheese sold at Auchan, belonging to the milk and dairy product family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, offering high protein (25 g per 100 g) and low sugars (0.5 g) but also high saturated fat (20 g), high total fat (29 g) and moderate salt (1 g). The product contains the milk allergen, a synthetic colorant (E160b, norbixine de rocou) and an anti‑caking potato starch, reflecting its processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal370 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates2.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average cheeses, this grated Emmental‑style cheese provides more fat (29 g vs 25 g), more saturated fat (20 g vs 15 g), higher protein (25 g vs 20 g) and more calories (370 kcal vs 323 kcal), while its sugar (0.5 g) and salt (1 g) levels are lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Fromages à pâte pressée non cuite 59% : LAIT de vache pasteurisé (origine : UK ou UE ), sel, ferments lactiques, coagulant microbien, colorant : norbixine de rocou. Emmental (fromage à pâte pressée cuite) 39% : LAIT de vache pasteurisé (origine: UE), sel, ferments lactiques, coagulant microbien. Antimottant : fécule de pomme de terre 2% maximum.

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