Anatolian chechil cheese by Melis

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Anatolian chechil cheese

by Melis 200 g in String cheeses Barcode 5056550711632
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Anatolian chechil cheese by Melis provides 301 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 20.8 g of protein. That is 25% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the String cheeses category and comes in a 200 g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
22 g · High
Saturated fat
15.4 g · High
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 301 kcal 285 +6%
Total fat 22 g 23.1 −5%
Saturated fat 15.4 g 14 +10%
Carbohydrates 5 g 2.7 +83%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0.7 −25%
Added sugars 0 g 0
Dietary fiber 0 g 0.1 −100%
Protein 20.8 g 26.9 −23%
Salt 2.1 g 1.6 +29%

Category average across 138 String cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other string cheeses

Calories higher 16%
Sugars higher 19%
Salt higher 4%
Saturated fat higher 18%
Protein top 96%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cow's Milk, salt, emulsifying salts (E331,E339,E452), stabilization system (E410, E401, E407, sodium caseinate), starter culture, rennet.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 6

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
200 g
Labels & certifications
HalalNo GMOs
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5056550711632

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Anatolian chechil cheese?

Anatolian chechil cheese contains 301 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Anatolian chechil cheese?

Anatolian chechil cheese has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Anatolian chechil cheese healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Anatolian chechil cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Anatolian chechil cheese contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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