Valley Spire - Lidl

Cheese Triangles

Barcode 4056489203667

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Yes — Cheese Triangles is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This processed cheese spread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: emulsifying salts (diphosphates, triphosphates, polyphosphates, and sodium phosphates), plus the stabilisers guar gum and carrageenan. These emulsifiers and stabilisers are used to create and maintain the product’s processed texture. The cheese, milk, butter, and whey ingredients themselves are not the factors leading to the classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

oo 24 full fat cheese spread triangles ingredients concentrated skimmed milk
OK

28% cheese (milk) butter (milk)
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

emulsifying salts: diphosphates
OK

triphosphates and polyphosphates
OK

sodium phosphates
UPF

guar gum

A plant-derived thickening agent used as a stabiliser in foods; an additive that may be isolated/processed.
UPF

carrageenan

A gelling/thickening agent derived from red seaweed (red algae) used to stabilize texture and viscosity in a variety of foods.
OK

acidity allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold additional information produced in austria using eu and storage instructions keep refrigerated
OK

use by: see base
OK

non-eu milk
OK

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Common questions about Cheese Triangles

Is Cheese Triangles ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Triangles by Valley Spire - Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This processed cheese spread is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: emulsifying salts (diphosphates, triphosphates, polyphosphates, and sodium phosphates), plus the stabilisers guar gum and carrageenan. These emulsifiers and stabilisers are used to create and maintain the product’s processed texture. The cheese, milk, butter, and whey ingredients themselves are not the factors leading to the classification.

Which ingredients in Cheese Triangles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Cheese Triangles as ultra-processed markers: guar gum, carrageenan. 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.