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Ginster Cheese & Onion Slice

Barcode 5010718306702
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Ginster Cheese & Onion Slice is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil ingredient considered UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheatflour (wheat, 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
    vegetable oil (palm, rapeseed)
  • OK
    westcountry mature cheddar cheese (milk) (13%)
  • OK
    onion (11%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    westcountry double cream (milk) (3%)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    wholegrain mustard (water, mustard seeds, white wine vinegar, honey, mustard flour, salt, mustard bran, garlic, spices)
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.

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Common questions about Ginster Cheese & Onion Slice

Is Ginster Cheese & Onion Slice ultra-processed?

Yes — Ginster Cheese & Onion Slice by Ginsters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil ingredient considered UPF under the given rules.

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.

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