The laughing cow

Creamy spreadable cheese

Barcode 3073781159936

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Yes — Creamy spreadable cheese is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifying salts (polyphosphates), which are industrial additives used to alter texture and melting properties, and a milk mineral concentrate, which is an industrially processed isolated ingredient.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rehydrated skimmed milk (water, skimmed milk powder)
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

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 Creamy spreadable cheese

Is Creamy spreadable cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy spreadable cheese by The laughing cow is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains emulsifying salts (polyphosphates), which are industrial additives used to alter texture and melting properties, and a milk mineral concentrate, which is an industrially processed isolated ingredient.

Which ingredients in Creamy spreadable cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Creamy spreadable cheese as an ultra-processed marker: milk protein. 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?

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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.