Marks & Spencer

Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese

Barcode 00750813

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Yes — Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA. These include: huile de palme (palm oil, a highly refined oil), sirop de sucre inverti (inverted sugar syrup, an industrially processed sugar), stabilisant E464 (a cellulose-based emulsifier/thickener), gomme xanthane (xanthan gum, a thickener), émulsifiant E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), as well as other industrial additives such as glycérol (humectant). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

UPF

gluten-free flour blend (rice flour • tapioca starch • potato starch • rice starch • corn flour • corn starch) water gluten-free oats (12%)

A gluten-free flour mix containing multiple starches and flours (rice, tapioca, potato, corn) plus water and gluten-free oats. Commonly used as a base for gluten-free doughs.
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
OK

yeast enriched with vitamin d

Yeast culture enriched with vitamin D, used as a leavening agent or nutrient supplement.
UPF

psyllium husk powder with powdered egg white and inverted sugar syrup

A blend featuring psyllium husk powder, egg white powder and inverted sugar syrup, a processed mixture often used as a thickener or binder.
UPF

gluten-free rolled oats with stabilizer e464, xanthan gum, and humectant glycerol

Gluten-free oat flakes with additives: stabilizer E464 and xanthan gum; glycerol used as humectant in the blend.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

sugar beet fibre and potato fibre

Dietary fibres derived from sugar beet and potatoes; common non-processed plant-based fibers.
OK

grape juice concentrate

Concentrated grape juice used as a sweetening or base ingredient; a basic juice product.
UPF

palm oil

A basic edible oil derived from palm fruit; widely used cooking oil and refined/processed.
UPF

dehydrated fermented corn starch caramelized sugar

A processed ingredient comprising fermented corn starch with caramelized sugar; a sugar/starch blend resulting from industrial processing.
UPF

emulsifier e471

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids used as an emulsifier in foods; a common food additive in processed products.
OK

rapeseed oil (canola oil)

A common edible vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed. Used for cooking and frying.
OK

psyllium husk fiber

A soluble dietary fiber derived from the husks of Plantago seeds; used to improve bowel regularity and as a thickening agent.
OK

pantothenic acid

A water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin B5) essential for energy metabolism and synthesis of fatty acids.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin involved in amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and red blood cell formation; commonly used as a dietary supplement or fortificant.
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

Water-soluble vitamin important for energy production and cellular function; widely used as a supplement and fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

folic acid (vitamin b9)

Synthetic form of folate; essential for DNA synthesis and cell division; used as a supplement and nutrient fortificant in foods.

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Common questions about Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese

Is Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA. These include: huile de palme (palm oil, a highly refined oil), sirop de sucre inverti (inverted sugar syrup, an industrially processed sugar), stabilisant E464 (a cellulose-based emulsifier/thickener), gomme xanthane (xanthan gum, a thickener), émulsifiant E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), as well as other industrial additives such as glycérol (humectant). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives classifies the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Amarena Cherry Goat Cheese as ultra-processed markers: gluten-free flour blend (rice flour • tapioca starch • potato starch • rice starch • corn flour • corn starch) water gluten-free oats (12%), psyllium husk powder with powdered egg white and inverted sugar syrup, gluten-free rolled oats with stabilizer e464, xanthan gum, and humectant glycerol, palm oil, dehydrated fermented corn starch caramelized sugar, emulsifier e471. 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.