Monoprix
Mozzarella
125 g
BARCODE:3350030138721
CATEGORIES:Dairies, Fermented Foods, Fermented Milk Products, Cheeses, Italian Cheeses, Stretched Curd Cheeses, Mozzarella
PACKAGING:Plastic, Bag, Fresh, Ldpe Packet
ORIGIN:European Union
MANUFACTURING:Italie
COUNTRIES:France
STORES:Monoprix
Health
Nutrition
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional qualityNutri-Score data warning
Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
Nutrient levels
Fat in moderate quantity (17.6%)
What you need to know
• A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
• Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Saturated fat in high quantity (12%)
What you need to know
• A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
• Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
Sugars in low quantity (0.96%)
What you need to know
• A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
• Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
• Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
Salt in moderate quantity (0.392%)
What you need to know
• A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
• Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
• Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
• Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts
Nutrition label
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | As sold for 100 g / 100 ml | Compared to: Mozzarella |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ~ 966.72 kJ (232 kcal) | 1,064.513 kJ (256 kcal) (-9%) |
| Fat | 17.6 g | 19.982 g (-12%) |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 13.412 g (-11%) |
| Carbohydrates | 0.96 g | 1.117 g (-14%) |
| Sugars | 0.96 g | 0.735 g (+31%) |
| Dietary fiber | ~ 0 g | ? |
| Proteins | 17.6 g | 17.927 g (-2%) |
| Salt | 0.392 g | 0.723 g (-46%) |
| Sodium | 0.1568 g | 0.289 g (-46%) |
| Fruits, vegetables and legumes | ~ 0 % | ? |
Nutrition facts (Detailed data)
| Nutrition facts | As sold for 100 g / 100 ml | As sold Per serving (62.5 g) (packaging) | As sold Per 100 g (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | ~ 966.72 kJ (232 kcal) | ? (145 kcal) | ~ 147.4561 kJ (34 kcal) |
| Fat | 17.6 g | 11 g | ~ 0.18930175 g |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 7.5 g | ~ 0.10959575 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.96 g | 0.6 g | ~ 4.97166175 g |
| Sugars | 0.96 g | 0.6 g | ~ 4.91188225 g |
| Dietary fiber | ~ 0 g | ? | ~ 0 g |
| Proteins | 17.6 g | 11 g | ~ 3.267946 g |
| Salt | 0.392 g | 0.245 g | ~ 0.22940075 g |
| Sodium | 0.1568 g | 0.098 g | ~ 0.09093874 g |
| Fruits, vegetables and legumes | ~ 0 % | ? | ~ 0 % |
Serving size
62.5 g
Ingredients
Ingredients image
Ingredients list
Lait pasteurisé de vache (origine UE) - sel - enzyme coagulante - correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique.
Ingredient information
Cow S Milk
99.63% (estimate)
Salt
0.12% (estimate)
Coagulating Enzyme
0.12% (estimate)
Acidity Regulator
0.12% (estimate)
E330
0.12% (estimate)
Allergens
Milk
Ingredients analysis
Palm oil free
Yes
No ingredients containing palm oil.
Vegan
No
Contains non-vegan ingredients.
Vegetarian
Unknown
Vegetarian status unknown
Food Processing
NOVA group
Processed foodsElements that indicate the product is in NOVA group 3
Categories
Cheeses
Ingredients
Salt
How NOVA works
The NOVA classification assigns food products into 4 groups based on their degree of processing:
1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
2. Processed culinary ingredients
3. Processed foods
4. Ultra-processed food and drink products
Additives
E330 - Citric acidAntioxidantSequestrant
E330 - Citric acidAntioxidantSequestrant
Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.
It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.
Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.
Environment
Green-Score, origins bonus, and transportation impact are shown for Worldwide .
Green Score
Overall grade
High environmental impactAbout Green-Score
The Green-Score is an experimental score that summarizes the environmental impacts of food products.
Current scope
The Green-Score was initially developed for France and it is being extended to other European countries.
The Green-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.
Select a country to include the full impact of transportation in the final score.
Life cycle analysis
Average impact of the category
Mozzarella cheese, from cow's milk • Score: 58/100Life-cycle reference
Category: Mozzarella cheese, from cow's milk
PEF environmental score: 0.45
Climate change impact: 4.71 kg CO2 eq / kg product
The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Mozzarella cheese, from cow's milk. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.
Overall environmental impact by stage (PEF)
The overall environmental impact figure (PEF) comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Mozzarella cheese, from cow's milk. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 80.9 % |
| Processing | 6.3 % |
| Packaging | 6.1 % |
| Transportation | 4.2 % |
| Distribution | 2.1 % |
| Consumption | 0.6 % |
Bonuses and maluses
Origins of ingredients
Declared origins: European Union
Origins malus: -5
Transportation (Worldwide): 0
Environmental policy adjustment: -5
Select a country to include the full impact of transportation.
Packaging impact
Packaging with a high impact
Malus: -15
Packaging score: -79
Green-Score for this product
Green-Score for this product
Final score: 38/100Final score breakdown
Life cycle analysis score: 58
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20
Final score: 38/100
Carbon footprint
Carbon footprint
Equivalent to driving 2.4 km in a petrol car.
471 g CO2e per 100g of product.
Reference category: Mozzarella cheese, from cow's milk.
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Mozzarella cheese, from cow's milk. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.
Climate impact by stage (CO2e)
The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Mozzarella cheese, from cow's milk. Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 81.1 % |
| Processing | 5.3 % |
| Packaging | 7.4 % |
| Transportation | 5.4 % |
| Distribution | 0.8 % |
| Consumption | 0.1 % |
Packaging
Packaging impact
Packaging with a high impact
Malus: -15
Packaging score: -79
Packaging components
| Shape | Material | Recycling | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAG | Plastic | Unknown | High |
| Packet | Ldpe 4 LOW Density Polyethylene | Unknown | High |
Declared packaging
Plastic, Bag, Fresh, Ldpe Packet
Transportation
Manufacturing locations
Italie
Origins of ingredients
Declared origins: European Union
Origins malus: -5
Transportation (Worldwide): 0
Environmental policy adjustment: -5
Select a country to include the full impact of transportation.
Origins breakdown
| Origin | Percent of ingredients | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | 100 % | High |
Forest footprint
Forest footprint
Forest Footprint not computed
Potential deforestation risk but not yet computed.
Forest Footprint
The Forest Footprint is a methodology developed by the association Envol Vert to estimate the risk of deforestation related to our consumption.
→ More information on the methodology
Forest Footprint not computed
Potential deforestation risk but not yet computed.
Deforestation risk details
Other risky ingredients
These ingredients are not yet assessed for deforestation risk:
cow's milk
Data Source
Product data comes from Open Food Facts. Food Benchmark also adds translations, category comparisons and explanatory calculations.
The database is licensed under ODbL 1.0, individual contents under DbCL 1.0, and product photos under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Product added on March 31, 2015 at 9:31:01 PM UTC by openfoodfacts-contributors .
Last edit on March 17, 2026 at 1:01:15 AM UTC by new-nutrition-bot .
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