By Saisnburys

slices by Sainsbury's y 10 cheesy slices by Sainsb

Barcode 00554183

Yes — slices by Sainsbury's y 10 cheesy slices by Sainsb is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including palm oil, modified potato starch, emulsifying salts (sodium polyphosphate, calcium phosphate), added flavouring, and added colours (beta-carotene, paprika extract). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients used in traditional cheese making and indicate an industrially formulated processed cheese product.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cheese (60%) (cows' milk) (contains acidity regulator: lactic acid)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

vegetarian water
OK

milk proteins (cows' milk)
OK

emulsifying salts (sodium polyphosphate, calcium phosphate)
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

flavouring (cows' milk)
OK

colours (beta-carotene, paprika extract). allergy advice:

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Common questions about slices by Sainsbury's y 10 cheesy slices by Sainsb

Is slices by Sainsbury's y 10 cheesy slices by Sainsb ultra-processed?

Yes — slices by Sainsbury's y 10 cheesy slices by Sainsb by By Saisnburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4, including palm oil, modified potato starch, emulsifying salts (sodium polyphosphate, calcium phosphate), added flavouring, and added colours (beta-carotene, paprika extract). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients used in traditional cheese making and indicate an industrially formulated processed cheese product.

Which ingredients in slices by Sainsbury's y 10 cheesy slices by Sainsb are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in slices by Sainsbury's y 10 cheesy slices by Sainsb as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, modified potato starch. 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.