Aldi,Emporium

Lighter Cheese Triangles (8)

Barcode 4088600282534

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lighter Cheese Triangles (8) is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is UPF because it contains skimmed milk powder, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also contains additional ultra-processed additives such as stabilisers (citric acid listed as 'citic aid') and other processing agents, which further confirm its UPF status.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

cheese (18%) (milk)
OK

edam cheese (16%) (milk)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

stabilisers: citic aid
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

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Common questions about Lighter Cheese Triangles (8)

Is Lighter Cheese Triangles (8) ultra-processed?

Yes — Lighter Cheese Triangles (8) by Aldi,Emporium is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is UPF because it contains skimmed milk powder, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also contains additional ultra-processed additives such as stabilisers (citric acid listed as 'citic aid') and other processing agents, which further confirm its UPF status.

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.