Emporium

British Smoky Cheddar

Barcode 4088600048192

Yes — British Smoky Cheddar is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains smoked water, a pre-identified UPF ingredient. The cheddar cheese and smoked paprika do not independently require a UPF classification, but smoked water is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient that makes the product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mild white cheddar cheese (milk)
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
UPF

smoked water

Water infused with smoke flavors or compounds used as a flavoring agent in cooking.

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Common questions about British Smoky Cheddar

Is British Smoky Cheddar ultra-processed?

Yes — British Smoky Cheddar by Emporium is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains smoked water, a pre-identified UPF ingredient. The cheddar cheese and smoked paprika do not independently require a UPF classification, but smoked water is an industrially processed flavoring ingredient that makes the product UPF.

Which ingredients in British Smoky Cheddar are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in British Smoky Cheddar as an ultra-processed marker: smoked water. 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.