Cream Cheese Sauce

Barcode 5010525325064

Yes — Cream Cheese Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch (an industrially processed starch used as a thickener), xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener produced by fermentation and used as a texture additive), and unspecified preservatives, all of which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. While water, cream, and soft cheese are minimally processed ingredients, the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

single cream (milk) (30%)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

medium fat soft cheese
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

stabilisers (xanthan gum)
UPF

preservatives

Substances added to foods to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life; can be natural or synthetic.

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Common questions about Cream Cheese Sauce

Is Cream Cheese Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Cream Cheese Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch (an industrially processed starch used as a thickener), xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener produced by fermentation and used as a texture additive), and unspecified preservatives, all of which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. While water, cream, and soft cheese are minimally processed ingredients, the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Cream Cheese Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cream Cheese Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, lactic acid, preservatives. 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.