Cheesecake

cheesecakes

Why this score

• High in sugar, saturated fat; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat; medium salt (−1.2).

Ingredients (31)

• 8Cheese cultureFermentation aid; safe and traditional.
• 6SaltCommon seasoning; acceptable in moderate amounts.
• 3SugarHighly refined sweetener with no nutritional value
• 6CreamNatural dairy product; good source of fat-soluble vitamins
• 6Sodium PyrophosphateFood additive for texture/leavening, generally safe in small amounts
• 7EnzymesProcessing aid; generally recognized as safe.
• 9Whole eggsComplete protein source with choline, lutein, and essential nutrients
• 8Whole wheat flourWhole grain with fiber and nutrients; minimally processed.
• 3Cane sugarRefined carbohydrate; calorie-dense with minimal nutritional benefit.
• 4Palm OilHighly saturated fat; environmental and health concerns.
• 5HoneyNatural sweetener with trace minerals; minimally processed.
• 7Sodium bicarbonateLeavening agent; safe food additive, non-toxic in normal amounts.
• 6Sorbic acidSynthetic preservative, safe at low levels, minimal concern
• 8Natural butter vanilla flavorNatural flavoring source, derived from real vanilla, no artificial additives
• 4Palm fractionsProcessed palm oil derivative, saturated fat concentrate, minimal nutrition
• 10WaterPure, natural solvent base ingredient.
• 5Distilled MonoglyceridesEmulsifier; processed additive for texture improvement.
• 3Artificial vanilla flavorSynthetic flavoring; no nutritional value, associated with concerns
• 9CinnamonNatural spice, minimal processing, antioxidants, potential health benefits
• 8Cream cheeseMinimally processed dairy product, good protein and fat source
• 8Pasteurized milkWhole food dairy, pasteurization is standard safety process
• 7Carob bean gumNatural thickener from carob pods, safe and widely used
• 6Xanthan gumNaturally derived thickener, fermented from bacteria, generally recognized safe
• 6Guar gumNatural thickener from guar beans, safe additive in normal amounts
• 8Sour creamCultured dairy product, probiotic benefits from fermentation process
• 5Wheat flourMinimally processed grain product, staple carbohydrate source
• 4MargarineHighly processed fat substitute, often contains trans fats historically
• 7Soya lecithinNatural emulsifier from soy, safe additive, some nutrient value
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative from citrus, safe antioxidant in normal amounts
• 9Vitamin AEssential micronutrient, supports vision and immune function
• 9Beta-caroteneNatural antioxidant precursor to vitamin A, derived from plants

Allergens

Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.