Strawberry and raspberry shortbread cheesecakes
Processing
4
Ultra-processed
Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale
Additives listed
7
0 we grade moderate or higher
5 of them not yet assessed here
Sugars per 100g
23.10g
High
UK FSA front of pack threshold
Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.
Additives (7)
This label lists 2 acidity regulators, 2 raising agents, 1 colour, 1 preservative and 1 thickener or gelling agent.
E202
Potassium sorbate
Preservative
What it is. The potassium salt of sorbic acid, which stops mould and yeast growth.
Why it is used. Used in cheese, baked goods, dried fruit, wine and dressings.
What the evidence says. Widely used and long regarded as one of the gentler preservatives. EFSA's 2015 re-evaluation lowered the acceptable daily intake and noted gaps in the genotoxicity data, asking for more work, while finding no evidence of harm at the levels actually used.
Permitted with maximum levels. EFSA has asked for further data rather than restricted it.
Assessed against EFSA. Full entry for E202
E330
Citric acid
Acidity regulator
What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.
Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.
What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.
Permitted freely.
Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330
Also on the label, not assessed here yet
- E170 Calcium carbonate colour
- E331 Sodium citrates acidity regulator
- E428 Gelatine thickener
- E500 Sodium carbonates raising agent
- E503 Ammonium carbonates raising agent
Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.
Ingredients
Strawberry and raspberry compote [strawberry (13%), sugar, raspberry (7% ), thickener (modified starch), water, natural flavourings (strawberry, raspberry, hibiscus), acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrate), colouring food (black carrot juice), preservative (potassium sorbate)], whipping cream, mascarpone cheese (10%) (cream, milk protein powder, acidity regulator (citric acid), biscuit crumb [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), wholemeal flour (wheat), vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, palm oil), sugar, invert sugar syrup, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, ammonium bicarbonate), salt], full fat soft cheese (8%) [cream, water, milk protein powder, modified starch, culture, sea salt, preservative (potassium sorbate)], sugar, demerara sugar, shortbread crumb (4% ) [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), unsalted butter, sugar], water, vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, palm oil), pasteurised egg yolk, beef gelatine, natural vanilla extract, preservative (potassium sorbate).
As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.