Cheese Bacon Bake

Barcode 000001775884

Yes — Cheese Bacon Bake is ultra-processed.

This cheese and bacon bake is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. These include dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), antioxidant sodium ascorbate, preservative sodium nitrite in the smoked reformed bacon, and palm oil, which is a highly refined oil. The presence of reformed bacon with added water and starch further indicates industrial processing beyond home cooking methods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

whole cows’ milk
OK

smoked reformed bacon with added water (16%)
OK

(pork
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation in foods and to extend shelf life.
OK

preservative: sodium nitrite)
OK

wheat flour

A basic grain flour ground from wheat, commonly used as a staple ingredient in bread, pastries, and baked goods.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamin

Also known as vitamin B1; an essential nutrient involved in carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.
OK

mature cheddar cheese (12%) (cows’ milk)
OK

pasteurised egg (9%)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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

red leicester cheese (5%) (cows’ milk) (colour: carotenes)
OK

single cream (cows’ milk)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

dijon mustard (water
OK

brown mustard seeds

Brown mustard seeds are seeds from the mustard plant (Brassica species) used whole or ground to make mustard condiments and flavorings. They have a peppery, slightly pungent flavor and are a common pantry spice.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt)
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Cheese Bacon Bake

Is Cheese Bacon Bake ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Bacon Bake is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cheese and bacon bake is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. These include dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), antioxidant sodium ascorbate, preservative sodium nitrite in the smoked reformed bacon, and palm oil, which is a highly refined oil. The presence of reformed bacon with added water and starch further indicates industrial processing beyond home cooking methods.

Which ingredients in Cheese Bacon Bake are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cheese Bacon Bake as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium ascorbate, palm oil. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.