No — Grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP is not ultra-processed.
This cheese contains only Parmigiano Reggiano made from cow’s milk, with no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, refined syrups, or texturizing agents. It is a basic, traditionally produced food and does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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No — Grated Parmigiano Reggiano DOP by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cheese contains only Parmigiano Reggiano made from cow’s milk, with no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, refined syrups, or texturizing agents. It is a basic, traditionally produced food and does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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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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.