
Product Insights
Mascarpone is a pasteurised Italian cream cheese made from cow’s milk and cream, classified in the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 3, reflecting its processed nature and a nutritional profile that is high in fat (39 g), saturated fat (25 g) and sugar (3.5 g) per 100 g, while providing low salt (0.08 g) and modest protein (4 g). These attributes make it rich and suitable for desserts, yet its high saturated‑fat content and modest protein limit its suitability for heart‑healthy or low‑fat diets.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical cream‑cheese averages, this Mascarpone contains substantially more fat (39 g vs 25 g), saturated fat (25 g vs 15.3 g) and sugar (3.5 g vs 1.8 g), but far less salt (0.08 g vs 3.3 g) and protein (4 g vs 20 g).
Ingredients
Crème de _lait_ de vache pasteurisée, _lait_ de vache pasteurisé, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique.
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