Vemondo

Vegan cheddar style

Barcode 4056489354512

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Yes — Vegan cheddar style is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified potato starch (a chemically modified starch), unspecified flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), colours: carotenes (added colouring), and paprika extract (pre-identified as a UPF ingredient). These industrial additives and extracts make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients water
OK

24% coconut oil
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

olive extract

A flavoring or aroma derived from olives, used to impart olive flavor in foods.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

carotenes (colours)

Colorant derived from carotene used to impart orange color to foods; extracted/isolated additive.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

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Common questions about Vegan cheddar style

Is Vegan cheddar style ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegan cheddar style by Vemondo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified potato starch (a chemically modified starch), unspecified flavouring (an industrial flavour additive), colours: carotenes (added colouring), and paprika extract (pre-identified as a UPF ingredient). These industrial additives and extracts make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Vegan cheddar style are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Vegan cheddar style as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, flavouring, carotenes (colours), paprika extract. 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.