Cathedral City

Extra Mature Cheddar Flavour

Barcode 5000295159853

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Yes — Extra Mature Cheddar Flavour is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it includes modified potato starch (a chemically or physically modified starch used as a texturizer), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), a gelling agent (agar), and colour (carotenes). These extracted and processed additives, especially the unspecified flavourings, place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

5 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)
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.

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Common questions about Extra Mature Cheddar Flavour

Is Extra Mature Cheddar Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Extra Mature Cheddar Flavour by Cathedral City is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically, it includes modified potato starch (a chemically or physically modified starch used as a texturizer), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), a gelling agent (agar), and colour (carotenes). These extracted and processed additives, especially the unspecified flavourings, place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Extra Mature Cheddar Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Extra Mature Cheddar Flavour as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, bamboo fibre, flavourings, lactic acid, color (carotenes). 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.