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Four Cheese Sauce

Barcode 5000169959749

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No — Four Cheese Sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (milk, cream, cheeses, butter, flour, starches, seasonings, vinegar). It does not contain industrial additives, industrially refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, or refined palm oil. Egg lysozyme in the cheese functions as a preservative but is a naturally occurring enzyme rather than an industrial formulation; spirit vinegar is a traditional ingredient. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-style rules, this sauce is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
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grana padano cheese (9%) (milk, preservative (egg lysozyme))
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provolone cheese (milk) (6%)
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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pecorino cheese (ewe's milk) (2%)
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unsalted butter (milk)

Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
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lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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mascarpone cheese (milk) (1%)
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wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
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salt

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

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
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spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
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potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
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ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.

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Common questions about Four Cheese Sauce

Is Four Cheese Sauce ultra-processed?

No — Four Cheese Sauce by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (milk, cream, cheeses, butter, flour, starches, seasonings, vinegar). It does not contain industrial additives, industrially refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, or refined palm oil. Egg lysozyme in the cheese functions as a preservative but is a naturally occurring enzyme rather than an industrial formulation; spirit vinegar is a traditional ingredient. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-style rules, this sauce is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.