Why is Emmental French grated listed as a processed cheese (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

It is classified as processed because the cheese is cooked, pressed and has salt and bacterial cultures added; the label reports zero additives, so only natural ingredients, milk, salt and lactic and ripening cultures, are present.

How do the saturated fat and salt levels in this grated Emmental influence cardiovascular health or suitability for low-sodium diets?

The cheese provides 20 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which can raise LDL cholesterol and challenge heart‑healthy eating, while its 0.8 g of salt is lower than many cheeses, making it a moderate choice for low‑sodium diets but still contributing to daily salt intake.

Is this grated Emmental appropriate for popular diets such as keto, gluten-free, or vegan?

It is very low in carbs and sugars, making it keto‑friendly, contains no gluten so it is gluten‑free, but it is made from cow's milk and therefore not suitable for vegan diets.

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Emmental français râpé

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Emmental French grated is a hard, cooked-pressed cheese made from pasteurised cow's milk, salt and bacterial cultures. It belongs to the milk and dairy product group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed cheese with no added additives. With 29 g fat, 20 g saturated fat and 27 g protein per 100 g, it offers high protein but also high saturated fat and calories, while sugar and salt are relatively low.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal371 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat20 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese (25 g fat, 15 g saturated fat, 3.3 g salt, 1.8 g sugars, 20 g protein and 323 kcal per 100 g), this grated Emmental contains more fat, saturated fat and protein, but far less salt and sugar, resulting in higher calories.

Ingredients

_Lait_ de vache pasteurisé, sel, ferments lactiques (_lait_), ferments d'affinage (_lait_)

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200 g