Sainsbury's, Sainsbury's Taste the difference, Taste the difference, Waitrose

Manchego

Barcode 01847758

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Manchego is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: natamycin (preservative) and colorings (plain caramel, annatto), which are not typical culinary ingredients and are used for preservation and appearance.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

manchego cheese (sheep’s milk) preservative: lysozyme (egg) rind only: preservative: natamycin
OK

colouring (plain caramel)
OK

annatto

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Common questions about Manchego

Is Manchego ultra-processed?

Yes — Manchego by Sainsbury's, Sainsbury's Taste the difference, Taste the difference, Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: natamycin (preservative) and colorings (plain caramel, annatto), which are not typical culinary ingredients and are used for preservation and appearance.

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.