Why is Herbes méditerranéennes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes several industrial ingredients such as modified starch, a stabiliser made from carob seed flour, acidity regulators (lactic acid E270 and citric acid E330), and a flavouring, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Herbes méditerranéennes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving provides 3.7 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited for diabetics, while the 0.85 g of salt contributes about 14 % of the recommended daily sodium intake and may be problematic for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the spread contains whole milk, cream and whey permeate, all of which are dairy proteins that trigger reactions in individuals allergic to milk.

Philadelphia • 185 g

Herbes méditerranéennes

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Herbes méditerranéennes is a spreadable cheese flavored with Mediterranean herbs, belonging to the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with three listed additives (modified starch, carob seed flour stabiliser, acids and flavouring). Nutritionally it provides 19 g fat (including 13 g saturated fat), 5 g protein and 0.3 g fibre per 100 g, while its sugar (3.7 g) and salt (0.85 g) are moderate, and it contains milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal213 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates4.1 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese‑spread profile, this product is lower in total fat (19 g vs 25 g), saturated fat (13 g vs 15.3 g) and salt (0.85 g vs 3.3 g), but it contains more sugar (3.7 g vs 1.8 g) and far less protein (5 g vs 20 g).

Ingredients

lait entier, crème, préparation de protéines de lait, eau, perméat de lactosérum concentré (de lait), romarin, thym, basilic, cerfeuil, persil, ciboulette, sel, oignon, ail, vinaigre d'alcool, amidon modifié, stabilisant (farine de graines de caroube), acidifiants (acide lactique, acide citrique), arôme, poivre blanc. Au lait pasteurisé.

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