
Product Insights
Hirtenkäse is a white, brined cow‑milk cheese from Germany, placed in the milk and dairy products (dairy desserts) category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, offering high protein (19 g per 100 g) and very low sugar (0.7 g) but also very high fat (21 g), saturated fat (14 g) and salt (3.2 g). Despite its poor nutritional score, the product has an Eco‑Score of A and is labelled GMO‑free, highlighting strong environmental credentials amidst its nutritional drawbacks.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Its fat (21 g), saturated fat (14 g) and salt (3.2 g) are respectively about 4.3, 5.1 and 5.5 times higher than the average values for dairy desserts, while its sugar (0.7 g) is far below the category average.
Ingredients
Hirtenkäse aus Kuhmilch in Salzlake gereift.
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