
Product Insights
Hirtenkäse is a German shepherd’s cheese made from pasteurised cow’s milk, salt, cheese cultures and microbial rennet, placing it in the milk and dairy "Cheese" group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed product, with a high fat (20 g) and saturated‑fat (14 g) content, modest protein (18 g) and low sugar (1 g) per 100 g. While it provides a good source of protein, its salt level (2.7 g) and saturated‑fat are above average for cheeses, which may be a concern for heart‑healthy diets.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average cheese, Hirtenkäse contains less fat (20 g vs 25 g), lower saturated fat (14 g vs 15.3 g), reduced salt (2.7 g vs 3.3 g), fewer sugars (1 g vs 1.8 g) and fewer calories (256 kcal vs 323 kcal) per 100 g, while also delivering slightly less protein (18 g vs 20.3 g).
Ingredients
Pasteurisierte _Kuhmilch_, Speisesalz, Käsereikulturen, mikrobielles Lab
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