Why is Cheesecake classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is marked as NOVA 4 because it includes several industrial ingredients and processing aids. Its label lists additives E330 (citric acid), E407 (carrageenan), E412 (guar gum), E415 (xanthane gum), E440 (pectins) and E500i (sodium carbonate), which function as acidity regulators, stabilisers, thickeners and leavening agents.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this frozen cheesecake affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the cheesecake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, posing a risk for diabetic individuals. The 11 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, which can increase cardiovascular disease risk when consumed regularly.

Is the whole‑egg ingredient in this cheesecake a concern for individuals with egg allergy?

Yes. The product contains whole egg, which is a listed allergen, and also includes milk and gluten. People with egg, milk or gluten allergies should avoid this cheesecake.

Picard • 190 g

Cheesecake

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Picard’s frozen cheesecake is a 190‑gram sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar (28 g), fat (18 g) and saturated fat (11 g) levels together with additives such as carrageenan, guar gum and citric acid. While it provides 6.6 g of protein per 100 g, the product is low in fiber and contains allergens including milk, egg and gluten, making it unsuitable for those with related sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal346 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this cheesecake has slightly less sugar (28 g vs 28.98 g) but higher fat (18 g vs 17.65 g), notably more saturated fat (11 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt (0.56 g) and calorie (346 kcal) contents are lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Fromage à la crème 38,8% (crème (LAIT), protéines de LAIT, sel, stabilisants (carraghénanes, gomme guar), épaississant: gomme xanthane, acidifiant : acide citrique), sucre, brisures de spéculos 16,7% (farine de BLE (GLUTEN), sucre, huile de colza, sirop de sucre candi, beurre concentré (LAIT), poudre à lever: carbonate de sodium, sel, cannelle), OEUF entier (liquide, pasteurisé), crème fraîche épaisse 5,8% (LAIT), beurre (LAIT), purée de framboise 1,2%, eau, jus de citron, arôme naturel de vanille, gélifiant : pectines. Peut contenir des traces de: soja, fruits à coque.

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