Coop Irresistible

west country cheddar and chive sourdough

Barcode 5000129361629

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Yes — west country cheddar and chive sourdough is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient according to the provided rules. Other ingredients like wheat flour, water, cheeses, rice flour, rye flour, chives, rapeseed oil, salt, and potato starch are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

co white sourdough bread made with red op leicester cheese
OK

cheddar cheese and chives. 500g ingredients wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin)
OK

water

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

red leicester (contains colour annatto) (milk) (6%)
OK

west country cheddar (milk) (4%)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

chives (1%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

potato starch. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain egg
OK

sesame

A small, tan-to-brown seed used as a food ingredient or topping; mild, nutty flavor.
OK

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Common questions about west country cheddar and chive sourdough

Is west country cheddar and chive sourdough ultra-processed?

Yes — west country cheddar and chive sourdough by Coop Irresistible is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient according to the provided rules. Other ingredients like wheat flour, water, cheeses, rice flour, rye flour, chives, rapeseed oil, salt, and potato starch are not UPF by themselves, but the presence of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in west country cheddar and chive sourdough are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in west country cheddar and chive sourdough as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.