Why is Queso fresco cottage classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

It is made from pasteurised skimmed cow’s milk, cream, salt and microbial cultures, and the presence of added salt and the preservative E202 place it in NOVA group 3, which covers foods that undergo industrial processing but are not heavily formulated with multiple additives.

How does the salt content affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.82 g of salt per 100 g, the cheese contains less sodium than the average fresh cheese, yet it still adds to daily sodium intake and should be eaten in moderation by people managing high blood pressure.

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

Yes, the primary ingredient is cow’s milk, and the product is listed with a milk allergen, so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid it.

Hacendado • 200 g

Queso fresco cottage

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Queso fresco cottage is a 200 g fresh cottage cheese sold under the Hacendado brand at Mercadona, produced in Sweden from pasteurised skimmed cow’s milk, cream, salt and microbial cultures, and packaged in a polypropylene pot with a plastic lid. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group (cheese), carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering 13 g of protein, 4 g of fat (2.6 g saturated) and only 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g. The cheese provides a low‑sugar, moderate‑salt option but contains added salt and the preservative E202, which may be a concern for sodium‑restricted or additive‑sensitive consumers, and it is not suitable for those with a milk allergy.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal93 kcal

Fat4 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fresh cheese, this cottage cheese contains far less fat (4 g vs 25 g), saturated fat (2.6 g vs 15.3 g), salt (0.82 g vs 3.29 g) and calories (93 kcal vs 323 kcal), but also provides less protein (13 g vs 20.2 g).

Ingredients

Leche de vaca desnatada pasteurizada, nata, sal, conservador (E202), fermentos lácticos, cuajo microbiano.

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