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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation relies heavily on industrial ingredients such as fully hydrogenated palm oil, added sugars, trehalose, and a range of additives, including emulsifiers E322, E475, and E471, thickener E1442, and preservative E202, used to achieve its chewy texture, extended shelf‑life, and consistent flavor.

How does the sugar and salt content in Mochi Strawberry Cheesecake affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 24.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause significant blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.1 g of salt per 100 g is low but still adds to daily sodium intake; overall, it is not recommended for individuals managing diabetes or hypertension who need to limit added sugars.

Is Mochi Strawberry Cheesecake suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains natural cheese (milk) and soybean powder, so it is not vegan; its high added‑sugar and starch content make it unsuitable for keto; it lacks a halal certification and includes dairy, so halal suitability cannot be confirmed; however, it is labeled gluten‑free and contains no wheat‑based ingredients, meeting gluten‑free requirements.

Royal Family • 180 g

Mochi Strawberry Cheesecake

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mochi Strawberry Cheesecake is a sweet snack classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups, marketed as a gluten‑free treat. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high added‑sugar content (24.7 g per 100 g), modest fat (6.4 g) and low salt (0.1 g), while also containing milk and soy allergens. The product includes several industrial additives such as fully hydrogenated palm oil, emulsifiers (E322, E475, E471), thickener E1442 and preservative E202, which balance texture and shelf‑life but lower its nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars62.4 g

Fruits & Vegetables0.5 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack products, this mochi contains less sugar (24.7 g vs 28.98 g), markedly less fat (6.4 g vs 17.65 g), lower saturated fat (2.8 g vs 7.8 g), far less salt (0.1 g vs 1.98 g) and fewer calories (355 kcal vs 418 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Tapioca Syrup, Flavour Filling (24.5%) (Sugar, Fully Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Soybean Powder, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifiers (E322(Soy), E475), Flavour, Salt), Sugar, Glutinous Rice (13.25%), Thickener (E1442), Trehalose, Palm Oil, Natural Cheese (Milk) Flavour, Emulsifier (E471), Beetroot Powder, Strawberry Powder (0.11%) (Strawberry Concentrate, Maltodextrin), Salt, Potato Starch, Natural Strawberry Flavour, Preservative (E202) Trehalose is a source of glucose. Allergy Advice:

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