M&S

Cheese Tasters

Barcode 00118361

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheese Tasters is ultra-processed.

A highly processed snack, best enjoyed occasionally.

Cheese Tasters is ultra-processed because it contains dried yeast extract, a flavor enhancer, and the pre-identified UPF ingredients: dried light cream, skimmed milk powder, paprika extract, and curcumin coloring. These industrially processed flavoring and coloring components classify the product as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

rolled oats

Oats that have been hulled and rolled into flat flakes for cooking; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

sunflower oil

Oil extracted from sunflower seeds; a common basic vegetable oil used in cooking.
OK

whey powder (milk)

Powdered whey, a dairy-derived protein ingredient used in foods and supplements.
OK

dried cheese (milk) lactose (milk)

A dried milk-derived cheese product; contains lactose from milk.
UPF

dehydrated yeast extract

Concentrated extract from yeast used as a flavor enhancer; commonly rich in glutamates.
UPF

salt * dehydrated light cream; dehydrated skim milk powder: colorant: paprika extract, curcumin

A mixed ingredient containing salt, dehydrated dairy components and colorants (paprika extract and curcumin); extracts are present.

Common questions about Cheese Tasters

Is Cheese Tasters ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Tasters by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Cheese Tasters is ultra-processed because it contains dried yeast extract, a flavor enhancer, and the pre-identified UPF ingredients: dried light cream, skimmed milk powder, paprika extract, and curcumin coloring. These industrially processed flavoring and coloring components classify the product as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cheese Tasters are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cheese Tasters as ultra-processed markers: dehydrated yeast extract, salt * dehydrated light cream; dehydrated skim milk powder: colorant: paprika extract, curcumin. 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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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.