Cheese Spread

Barcode 5010525382753

Yes — Cheese Spread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservatives (an industrial additive) in addition to color (annatto) and added enzymes in a processed cheese product.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

double gloucester cheese

A traditional English hard cheese made from cow's milk, typically orange-yellow in color and aged to develop a rich, savory flavor.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
UPF

annatto colour (annatto pigment)

A natural food colorant derived from annatto seeds used to impart yellow to orange hues in foods.

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Common questions about Cheese Spread

Is Cheese Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Spread is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservatives (an industrial additive) in addition to color (annatto) and added enzymes in a processed cheese product.

Which ingredients in Cheese Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese Spread as an ultra-processed marker: annatto colour (annatto pigment). 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?

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.