Marks & Spencer

Mature British Cheddar

Barcode 00362016

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mature British Cheddar is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid but reveals that this is not just cheddar cheese; it is a composite prepared food containing several ultra-processed components. Specifically, it includes palm oil (a highly processed refined oil classified here as UPF) and fortified wheat flour (wheat flour with added calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine). Palm oil alone is sufficient to classify this as an ultra-processed product according to the provided criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

chicken (25%). wheatflour contains gluten (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine) palm oil water. mushrooms (5%) - single cream (milk) (3%). whole milk cornflour. onions. potatoes - butter (milk). rapeseed oil pasteurised egg chicken stock (water · chicken bones)
OK

salt. ground white pepper. • for allergens see ingredients in bold

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Common questions about Mature British Cheddar

Is Mature British Cheddar ultra-processed?

Yes — Mature British Cheddar by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid but reveals that this is not just cheddar cheese; it is a composite prepared food containing several ultra-processed components. Specifically, it includes palm oil (a highly processed refined oil classified here as UPF) and fortified wheat flour (wheat flour with added calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine). Palm oil alone is sufficient to classify this as an ultra-processed product according to the provided criteria.

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.