Why is Cottage Cheese Nature classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is assigned to NOVA 4 because it includes food‑grade stabilisers – guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) – which are industrial additives used to improve texture, placing it in the ultra‑processed group.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.08 g of salt per 100 g, the spread provides less sodium than the average cheese spread but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so people managing high blood pressure should consume it in moderation.

Is the milk protein in this cottage cheese a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes skimmed milk, whey, cream and added milk proteins, all of which can trigger reactions in individuals allergic to cow’s milk, so they should avoid this product.

M Classic • 200g

Cottage Cheese Nature

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Cottage Cheese Nature is a fresh cheese spread made from skimmed milk, whey, cream and milk proteins, marketed by M Classic and sold in 200 g tubs. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category due to the inclusion of stabilisers. Nutritionally it provides low fat (4 g), modest salt (1.1 g) and sugar (1.7 g) per 100 g, but its protein content (10 g) is about half of the average for comparable cheese spreads, making it a lower‑calorie, lower‑fat option with limited protein density.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar cheese spreads, this cottage cheese contains far less fat (4 g vs 25 g), about one‑third the salt (1.1 g vs 3.3 g) and slightly less sugar (1.7 g vs 1.8 g), while its protein level (10 g) is roughly half the typical 20 g.

Ingredients

Magermilch (CH), Molke, Rahm, Kochsalz, Milchproteine, Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl und Xanthan.

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