With a very short list of ingredients and an interesting calcium content, this cheese is very popular with children and an excellent choice in supermarkets. A doctor deciphers its composition.
Supermarket cheeses are not all equal in terms of nutritional qualities. While some have good compositions, others are sometimes very rich in preservatives, saturated fats or salt. To successfully find the right products, it is important not to rely solely on the Nutri-Score but to look in detail. the list of ingredients. In the case of cheeses, this must be as short as possible and contain easily identifiable names, such as milk or lactic ferments for example. The order of the ingredients is also very important because the higher an ingredient is placed on the list, the greater the quantity it is found in the product in question.
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In a video posted on his social networks, nutritionist Jean-Michel Cohen looks at the composition of a supermarket cheese very popular with children: the Ficello. These string cheese sticks have an excellent composition despite the appearance of a highly processed or “chemical” product. The doctor details the composition of this product and explains to us why it is a very good snack.
Ficello, a cheese rich in calcium and low in calories
The doctor was interested in the composition of the Emmental Ficello Sticks. They present “pasteurized milk, Emmental cheese and an acidity corrector” as the first three ingredients. Then come a coagulant, ferments, and vitamin D. A very short list which is completely validated by the specialist. “I’m amazed” notes Jean-Michel Cohen.
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Jean-Michel Cohen also emphasizes that these cheeses constitute an interesting source of calcium : 164 mg per 100 grams of product, or 20% of the recommended daily intake. In terms of calories, count 64 kcal for a 20 gram stick, which makes it a relatively low-calorie product. The only problem is the price, which is quite high compared to the quantity of cheese in the bag: count on €2.45 euros per package (at Carrefour) or €29.17 / KG.
What types of cheese should you prefer in supermarkets?
If you’re looking for cheeses rich in protein, opt for cottage cheese, Emmental, Parmesan or mozzarella. If you want a cheese rich in calcium, Gruyère, Emmental, Abondance or Comté are very good options. If you are more interested in weight loss, and you want a low-calorie cheese, choose Cancoillotte, ricotta, mozzarella or feta.
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As with any food, it is important to consume cheese in reasonable quantities, with an amount of 30 grams and 50 grams per day, depending on your nutritional needs and body size. Don’t hesitate to vary your consumption of dairy products, for example by eating different types of yogurt. Also note that other types of foods are also very rich in calcium (legumes, nuts, green leafy vegetables) and protein.
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After working for the Marie Claire and Prisma Media groups, Inès arrived at aufeminin in April 2022. Responsible for the beauty, fitness and nutrition sections, she likes to decipher the latest…