Cathedral City

Spring Onion & Cracked Black Pepper Alternative to Soft Cheese

Barcode 5000295157569

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Yes — Spring Onion & Cracked Black Pepper Alternative to Soft Cheese is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is present and valid. It contains several industrial ingredients/additives that fall into NOVA’s ultra-processed category: natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), fava bean protein isolate and soya protein concentrate (isolated plant proteins), carrageenan (a thickener/stabilizer), chicory root fibre (industrial extracted fibre), and acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium lactate). Any one of these would be enough to classify it as UPF, and in combination they clearly indicate an industrially formulated product rather than a minimally processed food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

soya protein concentrate
OK

fava bean protein isolate
OK

acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium lactate). salt
OK

sugar

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

spring onion

A fresh allium with a mild onion flavor, used as a garnish or in dishes.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

chicory root fibre

Dietary fibre derived from chicory roots (inulin or inulin-like fibre).
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

thickener (carrageenan)

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Common questions about Spring Onion & Cracked Black Pepper Alternative to Soft Cheese

Is Spring Onion & Cracked Black Pepper Alternative to Soft Cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Spring Onion & Cracked Black Pepper Alternative to Soft Cheese by Cathedral City is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is present and valid. It contains several industrial ingredients/additives that fall into NOVA’s ultra-processed category: natural flavourings (industrial flavouring agents), fava bean protein isolate and soya protein concentrate (isolated plant proteins), carrageenan (a thickener/stabilizer), chicory root fibre (industrial extracted fibre), and acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium lactate). Any one of these would be enough to classify it as UPF, and in combination they clearly indicate an industrially formulated product rather than a minimally processed food.

Which ingredients in Spring Onion & Cracked Black Pepper Alternative to Soft Cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spring Onion & Cracked Black Pepper Alternative to Soft Cheese as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.