The Laughing Cow

Cheese spread

Barcode 3073781159912

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Yes — Cheese spread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifying salts (polyphosphates), which are additives used to modify texture and stability and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rehydrated skimmed milk

Skimmed milk powder that has been rehydrated with water to reconstitute milk; typically used in dairy products and baked goods.
OK

cheeses

Fermented dairy products made from milk with varying fat contents and textures; includes hard, soft, and aged varieties.
OK

butter

A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
OK

milk mineral concentrate

Concentrated minerals derived from milk; used as a fortifying ingredient in beverages or foods.
OK

hydrates emulsifying salts (polyphosphates)
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

lactic concentrate

A dairy-derived concentrate containing lactic acid and other components; used as a starter culture or flavoring in some processed dairy products.

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Common questions about Cheese spread

Is Cheese spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese spread by The Laughing Cow is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifying salts (polyphosphates), which are additives used to modify texture and stability and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cheese spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese spread as an ultra-processed marker: milk protein. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cheese spread?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Soft cheese by Tesco, Full Fat Soft Cheese by Sainsbury's, Cream Cheese by Paysan Breton. 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.

Cheese spread

Ingredients

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Common questions about Cheese spread

Is Cheese spread ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Cheese spread are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Cheese spread?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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