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Semi-hard, mildly sweet, pink-rinded cow's milk cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Fol Epi (Pink) (25 g) has 93 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 6.3 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 25 g
93
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.3g
· 13% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 27% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Fol Epi Pink is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese with a mildly sweet taste and a pink exterior. Slice it for sandwiches or a cheese board, or use it in cooked dishes where a mild cheese works well.
Fol Epi Pink tastes mild and slightly sweet rather than sharp or strongly tangy. Its gentle flavour makes it easy to pair with bread, fruit, and nuts, or to use in a sandwich without overpowering other ingredients.
Only if the outer layer is a natural cheese rind. If it is wax or another protective coating, remove it before eating. When you cannot tell which it is, the practical choice is to trim off the exterior.
Yes, Fol Epi Pink melts and works in toasties, grilled sandwiches, and baked dishes. Slice it thinly or grate it for more even melting, and avoid prolonged high heat, which can make cheese release oil.
The most noticeable difference is Fol Epi Pink’s pink exterior. It retains the mild, semi-hard character associated with Fol Epi; don’t assume the colour means the cheese inside has a different flavour or texture.
The pink colour is on the cheese’s exterior, not a sign that the interior is pink. If the exterior feels like a separate waxy or protective layer, peel or cut it away rather than eating it.
Fol Epi Pink is useful in sandwiches, toasties, and simple baked dishes because it can be sliced and melts when heated. For a quick meal, pair it with tomato or apple in a sandwich, or add it to a cheese board.
A mild semi-hard cheese such as Gouda or Edam can replace Fol Epi Pink in most sandwiches and cooked recipes. The substitute may not have the same pink exterior or exact sweetness, but it will give a similarly gentle cheese flavour.
Keep Fol Epi Pink refrigerated and wrap it tightly after opening to limit drying and exposure to other food odours. Use a clean knife when cutting it, and follow the storage and date instructions on its packaging.
Yes, you can freeze Fol Epi Pink, but thawing may make its texture drier or crumbly. It is better suited to cooked dishes after freezing than to serving as neat slices on a cheese board.
Vitamins
B12
0.55µg · 23% DV
Vitamin A
67.5µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B5
0.13mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
200mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
125mg · 18% DV
Sodium
200mg · 9% DV
Zinc
0.88mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
25mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 93 calories in 1 slice (medium) (25 g):
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Fol Epi (Pink) is a French semi-hard cow’s milk cheese, recognised by its distinctive pink rind. The inside is pale, easy to slice and mildly sweet, with a gentle, rounded flavour. Serve it on a cheese board, tuck it into sandwiches, or enjoy it with bread and fruit. In France it fits naturally into a mixed cheese spread; elsewhere, it works just as well for an easy lunch or a savoury snack.
It is high in protein and fat and very low in carbohydrates; a typical medium slice weighs about 25 g. Its mild taste pairs well with crisp apples, grapes or fresh vegetables. For a lighter sandwich, use a thin slice and add plenty of salad leaves.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.