Sainsbury's

Cauliflower cheese Grills

Barcode 00184977

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cauliflower cheese Grills is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and unspecified “flavouring” (industrial flavoring). Presence of any such ingredients makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

cauliflower (21%)
OK

water

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

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

mature cheddar cheese (cows' milk) (7%)
OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

medium fat soft cheese (cows' milk) (6%)
OK

sunflower oil

Oil extracted from sunflower seeds, used as a basic cooking fat.
OK

rapeseed; leek (3.5%)
OK

salt

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

cheese powder (cows' milk)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

dextrose

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Cauliflower cheese Grills

Is Cauliflower cheese Grills ultra-processed?

Yes — Cauliflower cheese Grills by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial ingredients/additives: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and unspecified “flavouring” (industrial flavoring). Presence of any such ingredients makes the overall product UPF according to NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in Cauliflower cheese Grills are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cauliflower cheese Grills as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, yeast extract, flavouring. 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.