Why is Le fromage blanc des Limousins sur lit de framboises de Corrèze classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes added sugars from the raspberry jam, a pectin gelling agent (E440) used to set the jam, and concentrated lemon juice, all of which are ingredients that are not present in minimally processed dairy and raise the processing level.

How does the sugar and salt content of this dairy dessert affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 10 g of sugars per 100 g and an estimated 35 g of added sugars in the full formulation, the dessert can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by diabetics, while its very low salt (0.06 g) makes it suitable for hypertensive diets from a sodium perspective.

Is the raspberry jam in this product a concern for individuals with fruit allergies?

Yes, the raspberry jam contributes 20 % of the product and contains real raspberries; people with a raspberry or related fruit allergy should avoid this dessert, even though the jam is lightened with reduced sugar.

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Le fromage blanc des Limousins sur lit de framboises de Corrèze

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Le fromage blanc des Limousins sur lit de framboises de Corrèze is a French dairy dessert made from cultured white cheese, cream, and a light raspberry jam. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products family, specifically dairy desserts, and carries a Nutri‑Score of C while being classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group due to added sugars and a pectin gelling agent (E440). Nutritionally it provides 122 kcal per 100 g, moderate fat (6.4 g) and saturated fat (4.4 g), 10 g of sugars, 6.1 g of protein, and very low salt (0.06 g), offering a solid protein content but elevated saturated fat compared with typical dairy desserts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French dairy dessert (sugar 11.05 g, fat 4.89 g, saturated fat 2.75 g, salt 0.58 g per 100 g), this cheese‑and‑raspberry product is lower in sugar and salt, but higher in total and saturated fats while delivering slightly less protein.

Ingredients

Fromage blanc 40 % (80 %) : lait pasteurisé origine France, crème pasteurisée origine France, ferments lactiques. Confiture allégée de framboises de Corrèze (20 %) : framboises origine France (54 %), saccharose (35 %), eau (9 %), gélifiant : pectine E440 (< 1 %), jus concentré de citron (< 1 %).

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