Red Leicester Cheese

Barcode 29377527

Yes — Red Leicester Cheese is ultra-processed.

Contains the additive colour: carotenes, which is an industrially produced colour additive. Presence of any such additive classifies the food as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though the base food (cheese) is minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

red leicester cheese

A traditional cheese produced from cow's milk; a basic dairy product not considered ultra-processed.
UPF

carotenes

Natural pigment family (carotenoids) used as a colorant in foods; derived from plant sources. If extracted/isolated as an additive, it is considered an industrially processed ingredient.

Common questions about Red Leicester Cheese

Is Red Leicester Cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Red Leicester Cheese is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains the additive colour: carotenes, which is an industrially produced colour additive. Presence of any such additive classifies the food as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though the base food (cheese) is minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Red Leicester Cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Red Leicester Cheese as an ultra-processed marker: carotenes. 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.