Jacob's

Cheddars Red Leicester

Barcode 5000168034164

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Yes — Cheddars Red Leicester is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), natural flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer). The presence of these industrial ingredients and additives makes the overall product UPF under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

dried powdered cheese 11% (_milk_)
OK

raising agents

Leavening agents used to make dough rise; commonly consists of ammonium bicarbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

natural flavourings (_milk_)
OK

sugar

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

_barley_
UPF

barley malt extract

Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
OK

dried whey (_milk_)
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Cheddars Red Leicester

Is Cheddars Red Leicester ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddars Red Leicester by Jacob's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), natural flavourings (industrial flavour additives), and barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer). The presence of these industrial ingredients and additives makes the overall product UPF under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Cheddars Red Leicester are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cheddars Red Leicester as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, glucose syrup, barley malt 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.