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Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese by Cathedral City
Cathedral City

Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese

Barcode 5000295157408
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including modified potato starch (an industrially modified starch), flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), dried rice syrup (industrially processed syrup), and gelling agent agar. These extracted and industrially processed ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    rice base (water, dried rice syrup)
  • OK
    coconut oil (26%)
  • UPF
    modified potato starch
    Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • UPF
    bamboo fibre
    Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • OK
    calcium
    Mineral supplement; not a food ingredient by itself but can be added to foods as fortification. Typically not consumed alone as a food.
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    gelling agent (agar). colour (carotenes)

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Common questions about Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese

Is Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese by Cathedral City is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including modified potato starch (an industrially modified starch), flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), dried rice syrup (industrially processed syrup), and gelling agent agar. These extracted and industrially processed ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, bamboo fibre, flavourings, lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Plant Based Mature Cheddar Flavour, vegan cheese?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Brixton Blue Vegan Cheese by La Fauxmagerie, Cheddary & Acai by I Am Nut Ok, smoky charcoal Miner Threat by I am nut ok. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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