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Cheddar Courgette And Pea Crustless Quiche

Barcode 5000169671849
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cheddar Courgette And Pea Crustless Quiche is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil considered UPF under the provided rules, even when labeled as certified sustainable.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    pasteurised free range egg. courgette (9%)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    peas
    Whole dried peas used as a legume; can be split or whole, a basic staple in many dishes.
  • OK
    extra mature cheddar cheese (milk) (7%)
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    double cream
    A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    mascarpone cheese (milk)
  • OK
    palm oil (certified sustainable)
    Oil extracted from the fruit of oil palm trees; commonly used for cooking and food manufacturing. Despite sustainability certifications, palm oil is a basic ingredient but classification as UPF depends on processing level; here it is considered not UPF as a basic edible oil.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • OK
    dried pasteurised free range egg
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • OK
    dried garlic
    Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.

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Common questions about Cheddar Courgette And Pea Crustless Quiche

Is Cheddar Courgette And Pea Crustless Quiche ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddar Courgette And Pea Crustless Quiche by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly refined industrial oil considered UPF under the provided rules, even when labeled as certified sustainable.

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.

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