M&S

Garlic & Herb Creamy Soft Cheese

Barcode 29145294

No — Garlic & Herb Creamy Soft Cheese is not ultra-processed.

The product contains reduced fat soft cheese (milk) and simple dried herbs and spices (garlic, basil, parsley, black pepper). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing on the ingredient list, so it does not meet the NOVA definition of an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

reduced fat soft cheese (milk)
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

black pepper

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

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Common questions about Garlic & Herb Creamy Soft Cheese

Is Garlic & Herb Creamy Soft Cheese ultra-processed?

No — Garlic & Herb Creamy Soft Cheese by M&S is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains reduced fat soft cheese (milk) and simple dried herbs and spices (garlic, basil, parsley, black pepper). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing on the ingredient list, so it does not meet the NOVA definition of an ultra-processed food.

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.