Why is Cancoillotte Nature classified as a processed cheese (NOVA 3) and what specific additive does it contain?

The cheese is made by curdling skimmed milk, adding butter, water, salt and an emulsifying salt, then heating and packaging, which matches the NOVA 3 definition of processed culinary ingredients. The only listed additive is sodium citrate (E331), used to improve texture and meltability.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content in Cancoillotte Nature affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

With 7.2 g saturated fat and 0.9 g salt per 100 g, the cheese contributes a significant amount of saturated fat and moderate sodium, which can raise LDL cholesterol and blood pressure if consumed in large quantities; occasional portion sizes are advisable for heart‑healthy or low‑salt diets.

Is the milk in Cancoillotte Nature a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

The product contains skimmed milk, whole milk and lactose (about 2.9 g per 100 g), so it is unsuitable for anyone with a milk allergy and may cause symptoms in lactose‑intolerant individuals.

Lehmann • 240 g

Cancoillotte Nature

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Cancoillotte Nature is a French processed cheese made from skimmed milk, butter, water and salt, classified under the Milk and dairy products – Cheese group. It provides 169 kcal, 12 g fat (including 7.2 g saturated fat), 15 g protein and 0.5 g sugars per 100 g, earning a Nutri-Score of C and a NOVA 3 rating; compared with typical cheeses it contains less fat, salt and sugar but also less protein. The product is low in added sugars and offers modest protein, yet its saturated‑fat level remains relatively high and it includes the additive sodium citrate (E331), which some consumers consider less natural.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal169 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat7.2 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese, Cancoillotte Nature has about half the fat (12 g vs 25 g), one‑third the saturated fat (7.2 g vs 15.3 g), and roughly one‑third the salt (0.9 g vs 3.3 g) while delivering a lower calorie count (169 kcal vs 323 kcal).

Ingredients

Lait écrémé caillé, eau, beurre 14%, sel, sel de fonte (citrate de sodium). Lait de Franche-Comté (France).

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Lait Plaisirs

200g