Smoked Cheddar Cheese

Barcode 5012179006207

Yes — Smoked Cheddar Cheese is ultra-processed.

Smoked Cheddar Cheese is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including enzymes and natural flavouring, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

mature cheddar cheese

A hard, aged cheese made from cow's milk with a strong, tangy flavor.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

salt

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

cultures

Live microbial cultures used to ferment foods (e.g., yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut starter, or other fermentation cultures).
UPF

enzymes

Biological catalysts used in food processing to modify texture, improve fermentation, or aid breakdown of components.
OK

smoked
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about Smoked Cheddar Cheese

Is Smoked Cheddar Cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Cheddar Cheese is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Smoked Cheddar Cheese is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including enzymes and natural flavouring, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Smoked Cheddar Cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Smoked Cheddar Cheese as ultra-processed markers: enzymes, natural flavouring. 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.