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Basics Full Flavour Cheddar Cheese by Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s

Basics Full Flavour Cheddar Cheese

Barcode 00123754
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Basics Full Flavour Cheddar Cheese is not ultra-processed.

A good everyday choice made with simple, traditionally processed ingredients.

Mature cheddar is a traditionally processed cheese made from cow's milk. No ultra-processed ingredients or additives are present; the allergen wording does not affect the classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cheddar cheese (cows' milk). allergy advice for allergens
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold

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Common questions about Basics Full Flavour Cheddar Cheese

Is Basics Full Flavour Cheddar Cheese ultra-processed?

No — Basics Full Flavour Cheddar Cheese by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Mature cheddar is a traditionally processed cheese made from cow's milk. No ultra-processed ingredients or additives are present; the allergen wording does not affect the classification.

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.

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