Aldi, Snackrite

Mini cheese bakes

Barcode 4088600115467

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Yes — Mini cheese bakes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavour enhancer), autolysed yeast (flavour enhancer), and preservative sodium metabisulphite. These extracted/industrial additives place it in the UPF category under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cheese powder (12%) (cheese powder (milk), whey powder (milk), palm oil, glucose syrup, sugar, raising agents: ammonium carbonates, sodium carbonates, barley malt extract, autolysed yeast, whey derivatives (milk), acid: lactic acid, salt, preservative: sodium metabisulphite, chilli powder)

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Common questions about Mini cheese bakes

Is Mini cheese bakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini cheese bakes by Aldi, Snackrite is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), glucose syrup (industrially refined sugar syrup), barley malt extract (industrially processed flavour enhancer), autolysed yeast (flavour enhancer), and preservative sodium metabisulphite. These extracted/industrial additives place it in the UPF category under NOVA.

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.