Why is Le fromage blanc des limousins classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually classified as NOVA 3, indicating a moderately processed dairy item, and its ingredient list, pasteurized milk, cream and lactic ferments, contains no additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 3.9 g of sugars and 0.07 g of salt per 100 g, the cheese has a minimal impact on blood glucose and blood pressure, making it a suitable occasional option for people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the milk in this product a concern for lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes; the product’s primary ingredient is pasteurized milk, which contains lactose and is a recognized dairy allergen, so individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergy should avoid it.

Les Fayes • 1.50 Kg

Le fromage blanc des limousins

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Le fromage blanc des limousins is a fresh cheese from the Milk and dairy products family (pnns_groups) and belongs to the dairy desserts group, packaged in a 1.5 kg pot and produced in France. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, falls in NOVA group 3, offers low sugar (3.9 g/100 g) and low salt (0.07 g/100 g) while providing 7.5 g of protein per 100 g, making it a protein‑rich, low‑sugar dairy option. Nevertheless, it contains moderate total fat and saturated fat (2.2 g/100 g) and includes milk, a common allergen, which may be unsuitable for those avoiding dairy or saturated fats.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal74 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates3.9 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy desserts, this fromage blanc contains only 3.9 g of sugars (vs 11.05 g average), 2.2 g of saturated fat (vs 2.75 g average), 0.07 g of salt (vs 0.58 g average) and 7.5 g of protein (vs 6.73 g average), making it lower in sugar, salt and saturated fat while providing slightly more protein.

Ingredients

Lait pasteurisé origine France, crème pasteurisée origine France, ferments lactiques.

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Laiterie Des Fayes

1.5 kg