Why is Mozzarella Cheese classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The cheese is made by adding a microbial rennet and citric acid to pasteurised milk, which counts as processing but not as ultra‑processed formulation, placing it in NOVA 3; the only listed additive is citric acid (E330).

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

With 12.9 g saturated fat and 0.5 g salt per 100 g, the cheese can raise LDL cholesterol and increase sodium intake, so people managing cardiovascular risk should limit portions and balance it with lower‑fat, lower‑salt foods.

Is this mozzarella suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains cow’s milk, it is naturally gluten‑free, its low carbohydrate level fits keto guidelines, and suitability for halal depends on the source of the microbial rennet, which is not specified.

Zott • 125

Mozzarella Cheese

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mozzarella Cheese from the Zott brand is made from cow’s milk supplied from Germany, blended with salt, a microbial coagulating enzyme and citric acid, and is packed in a plastic container. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products → Cheese group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 8) and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed cheese. Per 100 g it provides 17.5 g of protein, but also 12.9 g of saturated fat and 0.5 g of salt, while sugars are low at 1.5 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal248 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat12.9 g

Carbohydrates1.5 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cheese averages, this mozzarella contains lower amounts of sugar (1.5 g vs 1.83 g), total fat (19 g vs 25.03 g), saturated fat (12.9 g vs 15.29 g) and salt (0.5 g vs 3.31 g), while its protein level (17.5 g) is close to the average.

Ingredients

Мляко, сол, сирищен ензим от микробиален произход, киселина (лимонена киселина)

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