Milbona,Lidl

Reduced Fat Soft Cheese

Barcode 20103354

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No — Reduced Fat Soft Cheese is not ultra-processed.

A simple cheese with minimal processing; suitable for regular use.

Soft cheese made from fresh cheese, salt, and guar gum is not classified as ultra-processed under the specified criteria. Guar gum is a thickener, but it is a traditional food ingredient and does not by itself indicate an industrial formulation under these guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

queso fresco

A fresh, white Mexican cheese that is soft and crumbly, commonly used in tacos, enchiladas and salads.
OK

salt

A basic mineral used as a seasoning and preservative in foods.
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening agent derived from guar beans, widely used in processed foods and recipes to improve texture and viscosity.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Reduced Fat Soft Cheese

Is Reduced Fat Soft Cheese ultra-processed?

No — Reduced Fat Soft Cheese by Milbona,Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Soft cheese made from fresh cheese, salt, and guar gum is not classified as ultra-processed under the specified criteria. Guar gum is a thickener, but it is a traditional food ingredient and does not by itself indicate an industrial formulation under these guidelines.

Which ingredients in Reduced Fat Soft Cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Reduced Fat Soft Cheese as an ultra-processed marker: guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Reduced Fat Soft Cheese?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Lighter soft cheese by By Sainsbury's, Lighter Creamy Soft Cheese by Marks & Spencer, M&S. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.