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Yes — Mini Cheddars is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined oil classified here as UPF), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor extract), and added natural flavourings. These industrial ingredients and additives place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.
Other crisps, snacks & nuts Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Shortbread Fingers
Walkers Shortbread Ltd.
Not UPF
All Butter Cinnamon Knots
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
All Butter Shortbread
Morrisons
Not UPF
Pure Butter Shortbread
Walkers
Not UPF
Butter Biscuits
Not UPF
All butter sweethearts
Chloe’s
Not UPF
Costa Mini All Butter Shortbreads
Costa
Not UPF
shortbread
Sainsbury
Not UPF
Vegan coconut crunch
Rhythm 108
Not UPF
Oat Shortbread
Walker’s
Not UPF
Yes — Mini Cheddars by Jacob's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined oil classified here as UPF), glucose syrup (an industrially extracted sugar syrup), barley malt extract (an industrial flavor extract), and added natural flavourings. These industrial ingredients and additives place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.
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.
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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.