Strings and Things

Cheesestrings

Barcode 5000187130908

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Yes — Cheesestrings is ultra-processed.

Cheestrings is ultra-processed because it contains medium fat hard cheese and acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid). Medium fat hard cheese in this context is treated as a formulated cheese product, and the added acidity regulators are industrial additives used to modify texture, taste, and shelf life. These industrial ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

medium fat hard cheese with acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid)

A ready-to-eat processed cheese product containing medium-fat hard cheese as the base, with added acidity regulators (citric acid and lactic acid) to control acidity. The presence of additives and processing places it in the processed/ultra-processed category.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient supplement and fortificant in foods and dietary supplements.
OK

vitamin d

Fat-soluble vitamin used for fortification and dietary supplementation; commonly present in foods as a nutrient or supplement.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Cheesestrings

Is Cheesestrings ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheesestrings by Strings and Things is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Cheestrings is ultra-processed because it contains medium fat hard cheese and acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid). Medium fat hard cheese in this context is treated as a formulated cheese product, and the added acidity regulators are industrial additives used to modify texture, taste, and shelf life. These industrial ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Cheesestrings are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheesestrings as an ultra-processed marker: medium fat hard cheese with acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid). 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.