Ginsters

Cheese & Onion Pasty

Barcode 5010718290018

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheese & Onion Pasty is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil and a pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

_wheat_ flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

potato

A starchy tuber, a common staple food used as a vegetable. Can be prepared in many ways (boiled, fried, baked).
OK

cheddar 17% (_milk_)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

onion 19%
OK

caramelised onion 8% (onion, sugar, rapeseed oil)
OK

spring onion

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

_egg_
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

bramley apple purée
OK

salt

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

_milk_
OK

_mustard seeds_
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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used to add heat and flavor; often found in spice blends and condiments.
OK

garlic powder

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

_mustard_ bran
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

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Common questions about Cheese & Onion Pasty

Is Cheese & Onion Pasty ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese & Onion Pasty by Ginsters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil and a pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA framework used here.

Which ingredients in Cheese & Onion Pasty are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese & Onion Pasty as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.