Why is this cottage cheese classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) even though it lists no additives?

The NOVA classification reflects the degree of industrial processing rather than the presence of additives. This cheese undergoes pasteurisation, the addition of a microbial coagulating enzyme, and controlled fermentation with lactic‑acid bacteria, all of which are processing steps that place it in NOVA group 3 despite having zero listed additives.

How does the salt content of 0.75 g per 100 g impact people who need to watch their sodium intake?

At 0.75 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes about 300 mg of sodium per serving, which is slightly above the moderate level for dairy items. For individuals on a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet, regular consumption should be limited or balanced with other low‑salt foods to stay within daily sodium recommendations.

Is the skimmed milk in this product a concern for individuals with lactose intolerance?

Skimmed milk contains the same amount of lactose as regular milk, only the fat content is reduced. Therefore, people with lactose intolerance may still experience symptoms if they consume this cottage cheese, although the lower fat does not affect lactose levels.

Milsani • 200g

Körniger Frischkäse, Halbfettstufe

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This product is a granular reduced‑fat fresh cheese (cottage cheese) made from skimmed milk, cream, salt, a microbial coagulating enzyme and lactobacilli, sold in a 200 g recyclable metal‑plastic tub produced in Germany. It belongs to the milk and dairy products group, specifically dairy desserts, and carries a Nutri‑Score of B while being placed in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing. Nutritionally it provides high protein (12 g per 100 g) and low sugars (2.7 g), but its saturated fat (3 g) and salt (0.75 g) are above the moderate range and it contains no added sugars or additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal103 kcal

Fat4.6 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates2.7 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dairy desserts, this cottage cheese contains far less sugar (2.7 g vs 10.81 g), slightly lower total fat (4.6 g vs 4.97 g), a bit more saturated fat (3 g vs 2.82 g), higher salt (0.75 g vs 0.55 g) and roughly double the protein (12 g vs 6.78 g).

Ingredients

magermilch , sahne , mikrobieller labaustauschstoff , salz , Milchsäurebakterien

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