Cheese Dressing

Barcode 01898118

Yes — Cheese Dressing is ultra-processed.

An ultra-processed dressing, best enjoyed occasionally rather than daily.

This is a cheese-based dressing containing several ultra-processed ingredients: glucose syrup, yeast extract, flavouring, and xanthan gum. Glucose syrup is an industrially refined sugar; yeast extract is a flavor enhancer; flavouring is an industrial flavor additive; and xanthan gum is an extracted stabilizing thickener. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients, such as rapeseed oil, vinegar, cheese, garlic, and spices, do not by themselves determine the classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

white wine vinegar (6%)
OK

cheese stock (4.5%)
OK

cheese powder (cows' milk)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

worcestershire sauce (water, sugar, spirit vinegar, onion puree, molasses, salt, tamarind paste, dried egg, salt, concentrate
OK

potassium sorbate

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

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
OK

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about Cheese Dressing

Is Cheese Dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Dressing is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a cheese-based dressing containing several ultra-processed ingredients: glucose syrup, yeast extract, flavouring, and xanthan gum. Glucose syrup is an industrially refined sugar; yeast extract is a flavor enhancer; flavouring is an industrial flavor additive; and xanthan gum is an extracted stabilizing thickener. These ingredients make the product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification. Other ingredients, such as rapeseed oil, vinegar, cheese, garlic, and spices, do not by themselves determine the classification.

Which ingredients in Cheese Dressing are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cheese Dressing as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, yeast extract, flavouring, xanthan gum. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.