Why is Ziegenfrischkäse Schnittlauch classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cheese goes beyond simple milk and cultures by adding a chives preparation that includes water, salt, the thickener xanthan gum (E415) and the acidity regulator citric acid (E330), as well as a microbial coagulant; these formulated ingredients raise it to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 level.

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

With only 1.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the cheese is unlikely to impact blood glucose control, but its 1.2 g of salt per 100 g exceeds the low‑salt recommendations for hypertension, so it should be consumed in moderation by those watching sodium intake.

Is the goat milk in Ziegenfrischkäse Schnittlauch a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes; the product is made from pasteurised goat milk and goat cream, both of which are dairy allergens, and the cheese cultures also contain milk proteins, making it unsuitable for anyone with a dairy allergy.

Roi de Trefle • 150g

Ziegenfrischkäse Schnittlauch

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Ziegenfrischkäse Schnittlauch is a 150 g plastic‑packaged fresh goat cheese flavored with chives, belonging to the Milk and dairy products → Cheese subgroup. It delivers 182 kcal per 100 g, 16 g fat (12 g saturated), 8.3 g protein and low 1.2 g sugars, but the high saturated fat and moderate 1.2 g salt push its Nutri‑Score to D and place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, also reflected by the presence of additives such as citric acid (E330) and xanthan gum (E415). The product contains milk allergens and is labelled GMO‑free, which is important for consumers with dairy sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal182 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates1.2 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese category, this goat cheese contains considerably less fat (16 g vs 25 g), saturated fat (12 g vs 15.3 g), salt (1.2 g vs 3.3 g), sugars (1.2 g vs 1.8 g) and energy (182 kcal vs 323 kcal), but also provides much less protein (8.3 g vs 20.3 g).

Ingredients

Pasteurisierte _Ziegenmilch_, Wasser, pasteurisierte _Ziegensahne_, Schnittlauchzubereitung (Wasser, Schnittlauch (2,5%), Salz, Verdickungsmittel: Xanthan; Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure), Salz, Käsereikulturen (enthalten _Milch_), mikrobieller Labaustauschstoff.

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