Sainsbury

Wensleydale&cranbery

Barcode 01132724

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Yes — Wensleydale&cranbery is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains industrial sugar and preservatives.

This cheese contains fructose, an industrially refined isolated sugar classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. It also contains potassium sorbate, an extracted or synthesized preservative additive. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed, even though the cheese, cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil, and acetic acid are not individually sufficient to classify it as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wensleydale cheese (cows' milk) (82%)
OK

dried cranberry (13%) (sugar, cranberry, sunflower oil)
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
OK

acidity regulator: acetic acid. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. safety: made with pasteurised milk. pase

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Common questions about Wensleydale&cranbery

Is Wensleydale&cranbery ultra-processed?

Yes — Wensleydale&cranbery by Sainsbury is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cheese contains fructose, an industrially refined isolated sugar classified as ultra-processed under NOVA. It also contains potassium sorbate, an extracted or synthesized preservative additive. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed, even though the cheese, cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil, and acetic acid are not individually sufficient to classify it as UPF.

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.