Davidstow

Mature Cheddar

Barcode 5000295144972

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

No — Mature Cheddar is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is simple and traditional: milk, starter culture, vegetarian rennet, and salt. These are standard cheese-making ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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milk

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

starter culture

A microbial culture used to initiate fermentation in foods, such as bread or dairy products.
OK

vegetarian rennet
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Mature Cheddar

Is Mature Cheddar ultra-processed?

No — Mature Cheddar by Davidstow is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is simple and traditional: milk, starter culture, vegetarian rennet, and salt. These are standard cheese-making ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers, so the product is not classified as ultra-processed 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.