Why is Gratin cheese-mix classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a blend of two cheeses that undergoes pasteurisation, addition of cultures and rennet, and includes an anti-caking agent (corn starch) plus a small amount of lactose for natural ripening, all of which place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the saturated-fat level in this cheese-mix affect cardiovascular health for adults?

With 15.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the cheese-mix is high in saturated fat, which can raise LDL cholesterol and should be consumed in moderation by anyone monitoring heart health.

Is the trace lactose in Gratin cheese-mix a concern for lactose-intolerant consumers?

The product contains less than 0.1 g of lactose per 100 g, a level that many lactose‑intolerant individuals can tolerate, although highly sensitive people may still experience symptoms.

Lidl, Milbona • 200 g

Gratin cheese-mix

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The Gratin cheese-mix is a 200 g blend of semi-hard Tilsiter and soft Edam cheeses made from pasteurised cow's milk, classified in the Cheese group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed status due to the addition of an anti-caking agent (corn starch) and blended processing. Nutritionally it offers high protein (26 g per 100 g) and low sugar and salt, but it is high in total and saturated fat (23.3 g and 15.1 g per 100 g), so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal324 kcal

Fat23.3 g

Saturated Fat15.1 g

Carbohydrates2 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese benchmark, the Gratin cheese-mix contains no sugar and no salt, slightly less total fat (23.3 g vs 25.0 g) and saturated fat (15.1 g vs 15.3 g), while delivering considerably more protein (26 g vs 20.3 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

49% semi-hard Tilsiter cheese made from cow's milk (minimum fat content in dry matter: 45%, maximum moisture content: 45%) (pasteurized cow's milk, salt, lactic acid cultures, rennet), 49% soft Edam cheese made from cow's milk (minimum fat content in dry matter: 40%, maximum moisture content: 47%) (pasteurized cow's milk, salt, lactic acid cultures, rennet), anti-caking agent: corn starch. Lactose (<0.1 g/100 g) due to natural ripening.

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