Cream Cheese Spread

Barcode 4061461631550

Yes — Cream Cheese Spread is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including sorbitol (an artificial sweetener), stabiliser (xanthan gum), and natural flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like milk whey powder and added colour (carotenes) further indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

fat-free soft cheese (milk)

A dairy product: soft cheese made from skim/fat-free milk.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

milk whey powder

Powdered whey derived from milk used as a dairy ingredient.
UPF

sorbitol sweetener

Sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener; considered an added sweetener in many foods and can be categorized as ultra-processed when used as an industrial additive.
OK

butter

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

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

sour cream

A dairy product made from cream that has been cultured with lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a tangy, thick dairy product.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.

Common questions about Cream Cheese Spread

Is Cream Cheese Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream Cheese Spread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including sorbitol (an artificial sweetener), stabiliser (xanthan gum), and natural flavouring. These ingredients are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like milk whey powder and added colour (carotenes) further indicate industrial processing beyond basic culinary use.

Which ingredients in Cream Cheese Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cream Cheese Spread as ultra-processed markers: sorbitol sweetener, stabiliser (xanthan gum), natural flavouring, color (carotenes). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.