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British Medium Cheddar by Aldi,Emporium
Aldi,Emporium

British Medium Cheddar

Barcode 4088600048420
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — British Medium Cheddar is not ultra-processed.

The only real ingredient is cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes). The rest of the text is advisory labelling, not ingredients. Traditional cheese made by fermentation and basic processing is a NOVA group 3 processed food, not an ultra-processed product, and it contains no isolated industrial additives or refined syrups.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    medium white british cheddar cheese allergy advice: contains milk
  • OK
    dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about British Medium Cheddar

Is British Medium Cheddar ultra-processed?

No — British Medium Cheddar by Aldi,Emporium is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only real ingredient is cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes). The rest of the text is advisory labelling, not ingredients. Traditional cheese made by fermentation and basic processing is a NOVA group 3 processed food, not an ultra-processed product, and it contains no isolated industrial additives or refined syrups.

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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