
Product Insights
Queso azul is a blue‑veined cheese produced from pasteurised cow's milk, placing it in the Milk and dairy products (Cheese) category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group 3 rating, reflecting its high levels of fat (29 g), saturated fat (19 g) and salt (3.3 g) per 100 g, while offering 20 g of protein and only 0.5 g of sugars. The cheese delivers a rich, intense flavor but its high calorie, saturated fat and salt content make it unsuitable for low‑fat or low‑salt diets, and it contains milk and trace amounts of egg, which are relevant allergens.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with average cheeses, Queso azul is higher in total and saturated fat, has a similar salt level, contains less sugar, and provides slightly less protein per 100 g.
Ingredients
Leche de vaca pasteurizada, sal, cuajo microbiano, fermentos lácticos y cultivos de moho (Penicillium Roqueforti), Trazas de huevo,
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