Jacob’s

Red Leicester Bites

Barcode 5000168004143

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Yes — Red Leicester Bites is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including natural flavourings (contains milk, wheat), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, and flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

flour

Ground milled wheat used as a base flour; commonly enriched with minerals (calcium, iron) and B vitamins (niacin).
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.

Common questions about Red Leicester Bites

Is Red Leicester Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Red Leicester Bites by Jacob’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including natural flavourings (contains milk, wheat), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, and flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Red Leicester Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Red Leicester Bites as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, flour treatment agent (sodium metabisulphite). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.