Waitrose

Cheddar Twists

Barcode 5000169962275

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No — Cheddar Twists is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, cheddar cheese, skimmed milk powder, salt, yeast, barley malt flour, sugar) with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or refined palm oils. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

butter

A dairy fat produced by churning cream, used as a spread and cooking fat.
OK

cheddar cheese

A hard, aged cheese made from cow's milk, commonly used for flavor and melting.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dehydrated milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient in foods and beverages.
OK

salt

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

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

barley malt flour

A flour derived from malted barley used in baking to add color and sweetness.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Cheddar Twists

Is Cheddar Twists ultra-processed?

No — Cheddar Twists by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, cheddar cheese, skimmed milk powder, salt, yeast, barley malt flour, sugar) with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavor enhancers, or refined palm oils. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.

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.