Walkers

Quavers cheese

Barcode 5000328529660

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Yes — Quavers cheese is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotide), artificial/natural flavouring, and refined potato starch, which place it in NOVA Group 4.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

cheese flavour [whey powder (from _milk_)
OK

flavouring (contains _milk_)
UPF

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotide)

A duo of flavor-enhancing additives used to intensify savory taste in foods.
OK

_milk_ powder
OK

cheese powder (from _milk_)
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

lactic acid

A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
OK

paprika extract

Natural coloring derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange color in foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

soy flour

Finely ground soybeans used as a gluten-free flour substitute in baking and sauces.
OK

salt

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

onion powder (malt flour from _barley_)
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

_wheat_flour (contains calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

colour (annatto norbixin). may contain: gluten
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Quavers cheese

Is Quavers cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Quavers cheese by Walkers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotide), artificial/natural flavouring, and refined potato starch, which place it in NOVA Group 4.

Which ingredients in Quavers cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Quavers cheese as ultra-processed markers: flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotide), lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Quavers cheese?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Cheddar cheesies by Cheesies, Red Leicester Cheesies by Cheesies, Snacking Cheese by Serious Pig. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Quavers cheese

Ingredients

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Common questions about Quavers cheese

Is Quavers cheese ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Quavers cheese are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Quavers cheese?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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