Lemon curd

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Common questions

Is Lemon curd healthy?

Lemon curd scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This lemon curd contains beneficial ingredients like lemon juice and eggs, which provide vitamins and protein.

How processed is Lemon curd?

Lemon curd is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Lemon curd's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Lemon Juice, Eggs, Butter count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Lemon curd

Bonne Maman
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Andros
Category Condiments
Summary

This lemon curd contains beneficial ingredients like lemon juice and eggs, which provide vitamins and protein. However, the high sugar content is a significant concern, as it is highly processed and linked to health issues like obesity and metabolic disorders. The product's processing level further limits its score, despite the presence of some natural ingredients.

Key ingredients 6

Eggs
Very Good

Whole eggs are a nutrient-dense source of high-quality protein, essential amino acids, and beneficial vitamins.

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Lemon Juice
Good

Natural fruit juice that provides vitamin C and adds authentic tart flavor without artificial additives.

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Butter
Good

Real dairy butter provides natural fats and contributes to the rich, creamy texture of the curd.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

A natural thickener derived from cassava root used to achieve the desired smooth texture.

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Lemon Essential Oil
Neutral

Natural aromatic oil derived from lemon peel used to enhance the citrus flavor profile.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar provides empty calories and can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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