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Hessischer Handkäse
Hessischer Handkäse by Alnatura provides 120 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 30 g of protein. That is 59% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the German cheeses category and comes in a 200 g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 337 −64% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 27 −98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 18 −99% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g | 0.4 +39% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.3 +59% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0 +1308% |
| Protein | 30 g | 23.1 +30% |
| Salt | 3.7 g | 1.9 +94% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 73 German cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other german cheeses
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Ingredients
SAUERMILCHQUARK*, Speisesalz, Säureregulator: Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Kümmel* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 200 g
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicEU OrganicSource of proteinsBio 7 initiativeBiolandDE-ÖKO-006High proteinsPGIBio label german
- Sold in
- Germany, world
- Barcode
- 4104420073487
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hessischer Handkäse?
Hessischer Handkäse contains 120 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Hessischer Handkäse?
Hessischer Handkäse has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hessischer Handkäse healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Hessischer Handkäse vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Hessischer Handkäse contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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