Why is Formaggio fresco spalmabile light classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is classified as ultra‑processed because it combines refined dairy ingredients with a microbial rennet and a food‑grade thickener; the only listed additive is guar gum (E412), which is used to improve spreadability.

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

With 3 g of sugar per 100 g, the cheese can modestly raise blood glucose and should be counted toward daily sugar limits for diabetics, while the 0.65 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and should be moderated by people managing hypertension.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free, low‑fat, or keto dietary patterns?

The cheese is certified gluten‑free and has lower total fat than many cheeses, making it acceptable for low‑fat diets, but its 3 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of sugar per 100 g are too high for strict keto regimes, and it still contains lactose, which some low‑carb followers avoid.

Milbona • 200 g

Formaggio fresco spalmabile light

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Formaggio fresco spalmabile light from Milbona, sold at Lidl, is a dairy product made mainly from pasteurised milk, cream, microbial rennet and lactic cultures. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed), provides 141 kcal per 100 g, 6.9 g protein, low sugars (3 g) and moderate fiber (0.6 g) but contains high saturated fat (7.7 g) and 0.65 g salt. The formulation includes guar‑gum as a thickener, is labelled gluten‑free, but it is not vegan and may trigger milk allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for fresh cheeses, this spreadable cheese has considerably less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but its sugar content is higher and its protein content is lower than typical.

Ingredients

Formaggio fresco (latte pastorizzato, panna, caglio microbico, fermenti lattici), sale, addensante: gomma di guar

84%

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Milbona

300 g