Lemon Drizzle
What is Lemon Drizzle?
Lemon drizzle is a type of cake, typically a light sponge cake, that is baked with lemon juice and zest. It is often topped with a simple icing made from icing sugar and lemon juice, which hardens as it dries.
Is Lemon Drizzle gluten-free?
Lemon drizzle cake typically contains cereals containing gluten (from flour) and may contain eggs and milk, which are among the 14 major allergens that must be declared on UK food labels.
What is Lemon Drizzle used for?
Lemon drizzle is primarily used as a flavouring in baked goods, providing a distinct citrus taste and aroma.
Is Lemon Drizzle safe?
Lemon drizzle itself is not a regulated food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Lemon drizzle is primarily used as a flavouring in baked goods, providing a distinct citrus taste and aroma. It is popular in cakes, traybakes, and biscuits, where its bright flavour complements sweet ingredients.
Health notes
Lemon drizzle itself is not a regulated food additive and does not have an E-number. The primary components, flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and lemon, are common food ingredients. Health advice from the NHS and SACN focuses on overall dietary patterns, recommending moderation in sugar and fat intake. Excessive consumption of sugary cakes can contribute to increased calorie intake.
Allergen info
Lemon drizzle cake typically contains cereals containing gluten (from flour) and may contain eggs and milk, which are among the 14 major allergens that must be declared on UK food labels. It is not derived from celery, crustaceans, fish, lupin, molluscs, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, or soya. Sulphur dioxide/sulphites are not typically added.
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