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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrially processed ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugar, butter, and a food‑grade stabiliser. The only listed additive is pectin (E440), used as a gel‑forming agent, and the formulation contains no artificial colourings.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 21.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the cheesecake can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, so people with diabetes should limit portion size or choose a lower‑sugar alternative. The salt level is relatively low at 0.27 g, which is unlikely to impact blood pressure dramatically, but overall sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the recipe contains both egg yolk (5.1 %) and egg white (4.2 %), which are declared allergens; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this cheesecake.

Lidl,Deluxe • 180 g

Cheesecake au citron

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cheesecake au citron is a lemon‑flavored cheesecake snack that belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing 21.8 g of sugars and 6.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, while its salt level is low at 0.27 g. Compared with typical sweet‑snack averages it provides fewer grams of fat, sugar and salt and modest amounts of protein (5.1 g) and fiber (0.5 g), but the presence of added sugar, butter, egg and the pectin additive (E440) means it is not suitable for vegan or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal231 kcal

Fat10.4 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates29.1 g

Sugars21.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack benchmark, this cheesecake contains about 21.8 g sugar (23 % lower than the 28.98 g average), 10.4 g fat (40 % lower than the 17.65 g average), 6.6 g saturated fat (15 % lower than the 7.8 g average) and only 0.27 g salt (86 % lower than the 1.98 g average), resulting in roughly 231 kcal versus the typical 418 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

23,7% fromage frais (lait (Origine: France)), sucre,12,5% purée de citron (Origine: Espagne), 11,8% crème fraiche épaisse (lait), eau, farine de blé, 5,1% jaune d'œuf*, 4,2% blanc d'œuf*, 3,8% beurre (lait), extrait de vanille, amidon de maïs, gélifiant : pectine, 0,2% sel de Noirmoutier. *issus de poules élevées en plein air. À conserver entre 0°C et +4°C et

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