Jacob’s

Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion

Barcode 5000168002330

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Yes — Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives such as natural flavourings (contains milk, wheat), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite), and colour (paprika extract). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

calcium

Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

dried potato

Dried potato product; a basic vegetable-derived ingredient. Sulphites may be present as a preservative in some dried potato preparations.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavoring substances derived from natural sources; may include dairy (milk) and gluten (wheat) derivatives in some formulations; used as a food flavoring.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

barley and barley malt extract

A malt extract derived from barley; concentrated sweet syrup used for flavouring and browning in baking and brewing.
OK

raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate)

Baking powder components; leavening agents that release carbon dioxide to raise dough.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

salt

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

flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite)

Sodium metabisulphite used as a flour bleaching/stabilizing additive to preserve color and extend shelf life.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion

Is Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion ultra-processed?

Yes — Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion by Jacob’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives such as natural flavourings (contains milk, wheat), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite), and colour (paprika extract). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite), colour (paprika 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.