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

The product combines several industrially processed ingredients such as cream cheese, speculoos crumbs and lemon curd, and it includes six food additives: citric acid (E330), carrageenan (E407), guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415), pectin (E440) and sodium carbonate (E500), which together place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content of this cheesecake affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the cheesecake can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.56 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and less likely to aggravate hypertension but should still be considered in a low‑sodium diet.

Is the wheat flour in the speculoos crumble a concern for people with gluten sensitivity?

Yes. The speculoos component contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, so the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Picard • 85 g

Cheesecake au citron

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Picard’s Lemon Cheesecake is a frozen dessert belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes family. With a Nutri‑Score of E and classified in NOVA group 4, it is high in sugars (30 g/100 g), saturated fat (10 g/100 g) and contains moderate salt (0.56 g/100 g), while delivering 338 kcal and 6.3 g of protein per 100 g. The product lists eggs, milk and gluten as allergens, includes six food additives (E330, E407, E412, E415, E440, E500) and carries an Eco‑Score of B, reflecting its mixed environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal338 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, this cheesecake has slightly more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g) and markedly higher saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g), while its total fat, salt and energy (17 g, 0.56 g and 338 kcal) are below the category averages.

Ingredients

Fromage à la crème 37,9% [crème (LAIT), protéines de LAIT, sel, stabilisants (carraghénanes, gomme guar), épaississant: gomme xanthane, acidifiant: acide citrique], sucre, brisures de spéculos 16,2% [farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), sucre, huile de colza, sirop de sucre candi, beurre concentré (LAIT), poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium, sel, cannelle], OEUF entier (liquide, pasteurisé), crème fraîche (LAIT), beurre (LAIT), lemon curd* 2,9% [sucre, beurre salé (LAIT), jus de citron 0,3%, jaune d'ŒUF (liquide, pasteurisé), OEUF entier (liquide, pasteurisé), acidifiant : acide citrique, gélifiant: pectines, huile de citron], jus de citron jaune 2,7%. Peut contenir des traces de: soja, fruits à coque.

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