Aldi

Cheese and chive dip

Barcode 4088600258393

Yes — Cheese and chive dip is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients including spirit vinegar (industrial acetic acid solution), maize starch and cornflour (refined starches), anticaking agent: potato starch (isolated additive use), and preservative: potassium sorbate (synthetic preservative). These extracted/isolated additives and processing aids place it in NOVA group 4.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

nut mayonnaise (55%) (water, rapeseed oil, spirit vinegar, egg powder, maize starch)
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

citrus fibre (lemon, lime)
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

egg white powder

Dried egg white used as a protein source in formulations
OK

potato fibre

A dietary fibre ingredient derived from potatoes, used to increase fiber content and modify texture.
OK

soured cream (25%) (milk)
OK

red mature cheddar cheese (6%) (cheddar cheese (milk), colour. carotenes; anticaking agent: potato starch)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

vintage cheddar cheese (5%5 (milk))
OK

chive (19%)
OK

rapeseed ol
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

preservative: potassium sorbate. ty en allergy advice: for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians. no artificial colours or flavourings

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Common questions about Cheese and chive dip

Is Cheese and chive dip ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese and chive dip by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients including spirit vinegar (industrial acetic acid solution), maize starch and cornflour (refined starches), anticaking agent: potato starch (isolated additive use), and preservative: potassium sorbate (synthetic preservative). These extracted/isolated additives and processing aids place it in NOVA group 4.

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.