Milbona,Lidl

Cheese singles

Barcode 4056489117506

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheese singles is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifying salts and stabilizing phosphates (potassium citrates, diphosphates, triphosphates, sodium phosphates) used to create processed cheese slices, which fall into NOVA Group 4.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

30% cheddar cheese ( milk )
OK

20% cheese ( milk )
OK

liquid whey ( milk )
OK

butter ( milk )
OK

emulsifying salts: potassium citrates
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
UPF

triphosphates

A class of phosphate food additive used to preserve moisture, improve texture and assist in leavening in processed meats and other foods.
OK

sodium phosphates
OK

skimmed milk powder

Powdered milk with most of the fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient for dairy functionality.

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Common questions about Cheese singles

Is Cheese singles ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese singles by Milbona,Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial emulsifying salts and stabilizing phosphates (potassium citrates, diphosphates, triphosphates, sodium phosphates) used to create processed cheese slices, which fall into NOVA Group 4.

Which ingredients in Cheese singles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cheese singles as ultra-processed markers: diphosphates, triphosphates. 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.