colman's

Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix imp

Barcode 5000147025213

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix imp is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavourings, which are extracted/synthesized additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients are processed but not necessarily ultra-processed on their own, however the presence of flavourings is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cheese powder (32%) (cheddar cheese (16%))
OK

cheeše
OK

whey (milk)

Liquid byproduct of cheese production containing soluble proteins and lactose; used as a dairy ingredient or in protein formulations.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

skimmed miilk powder
OK

salt

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

spices (mustard seeds, pepper, turmeric)
OK

sugar

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

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

flavourings (contain wheat)
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.

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Common questions about Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix imp

Is Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix imp by colman's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavourings, which are extracted/synthesized additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients are processed but not necessarily ultra-processed on their own, however the presence of flavourings is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

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.