Cheese Snack

Barcode 5010822110431

Yes — Cheese Snack is ultra-processed.

This cheese-based snack contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, stabiliser: xanthan gum, stabiliser: carrageenan, emulsifier: mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids, glucono-delta-lactone, and modified potato starch. These are industrial formulations or additives used to modify texture, stability, and flavour, which places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

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

gouda cheese (milk) (28%)
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

stabiliser: carrageenan
OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

potato fibre

A dietary fibre ingredient derived from potatoes, used to increase fiber content and modify texture.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

emulsifier: mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

xanthan gum (stabiliser)

A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
OK

raising agents: ammonium bicarbonate
OK

glucono-delta-lactone
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.

Common questions about Cheese Snack

Is Cheese Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cheese-based snack contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, stabiliser: xanthan gum, stabiliser: carrageenan, emulsifier: mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids, glucono-delta-lactone, and modified potato starch. These are industrial formulations or additives used to modify texture, stability, and flavour, which places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Cheese Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cheese Snack as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, xanthan gum (stabiliser), modified potato starch. 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.