| 36% fat
16% proteins
2% vitamins and minerals
46% moisture
For example, on the package of a Traditional Danish Blue, the fat content is stated as 50+. What does this mean? Is it 50% fat? No, 46% of the Traditional Danish Blue consists of water. The 50+ is the fat content in dry matter, meaning water excluded. The cheese has
54% dry matter
46% moisture (water)
A rule of thumb is that the total fat content is half the nominal value of Fat In Dry matter. The total fat content is: 36 % percent equalling 9 grams per 1oz (28g) serving. |
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