Which nutrients keep the Faiselle de brebis at a Nutri‑Score of C instead of a higher rating?

The primary factors are its relatively high total fat (8.2 g) and saturated fat (5.5 g) per 100 g, which raise the negative points in the Nutri‑Score algorithm, offsetting the benefits of its low sugar, low salt and decent protein content.

How does the saturated‑fat content of this cheese affect heart‑healthy or low‑cholesterol diets?

With 5.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the cheese contributes a significant amount of cholesterol‑raising fat, so it should be consumed in moderation by individuals following heart‑healthy or low‑cholesterol eating plans.

Is the sheep‑milk used in Faiselle de brebis suitable for people with a cow‑milk allergy?

Sheep‑milk contains similar casein and whey proteins to cow’s milk, so most people allergic to cow‑milk will also react to sheep‑milk; it is not considered a safe alternative for milk‑allergic consumers.

Duo Lozère • 400 g

Faiselle de brebis

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Faiselle de brebis is a fresh sheep‑milk cheese produced in Southern France, classified in the milk and dairy products and dairy desserts groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 3, indicating a minimally processed dairy product. Per 100 g it contains 8.2 g of fat (with 5.5 g saturated), 6.1 g protein, low sugar (2.9 g) and low salt (0.12 g), which is relatively high in saturated fat but modest in sugar and sodium.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal116 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates4.4 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert, this cheese has notably higher fat and saturated fat but considerably lower sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Lait de brebis entier pasteurisé, présure, ferments lactiques

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Duo Lozère • 400 g

Faiselle de brebis

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal116 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates4.4 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert, this cheese has notably higher fat and saturated fat but considerably lower sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Lait de brebis entier pasteurisé, présure, ferments lactiques

84%

35%

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