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Spanish Lemon Cheesecake by GÜ

Spanish Lemon Cheesecake

Barcode 5060971864471
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Spanish Lemon Cheesecake is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients such as palm oil, invert sugar syrup, modified starch, acidity regulator (citric acid used in an additive context), and preservative (potassium sorbate). These additives and industrial formulations place the product in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cream (milk)
    Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    pasteurized whole egg
    A basic animal-origin ingredient: whole egg that has been pasteurized to destroy pathogens.
  • OK
    wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine)
  • OK
    demerara sugar
    Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • OK
    wholemeal wheat flour
    A coarse, whole-grain flour ground from the entire wheat kernel, used as a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • UPF
    invert sugar syrup
    A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
  • UPF
    modified starch
    Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk
    Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
  • OK
    buttermilk powder
    Dried buttermilk obtained from fermented milk; used as a dairy ingredient to provide dairy flavor and proteins in products.
  • OK
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • OK
    raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate)
    Leavening agents used to make dough rise; typical food additives in baking.
  • UPF
    potassium sorbate
    Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
  • OK
    lactic cultures (milk)
    Bacterial cultures used as starter cultures in dairy fermentation (e.g., yogurt, cheese). Not a standalone food, typically an ingredient or culture.

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Common questions about Spanish Lemon Cheesecake

Is Spanish Lemon Cheesecake ultra-processed?

Yes — Spanish Lemon Cheesecake by GÜ is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and refined ingredients such as palm oil, invert sugar syrup, modified starch, acidity regulator (citric acid used in an additive context), and preservative (potassium sorbate). These additives and industrial formulations place the product in NOVA Group 4 (UPF).

Which ingredients in Spanish Lemon Cheesecake are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Spanish Lemon Cheesecake as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, invert sugar syrup, modified starch, potassium sorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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