Cheese & Pepper Topping

Barcode 5014442025694

No — Cheese & Pepper Topping is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are cheddar cheese, vegetables (peppers, jalapeños, tomato), water, herbs and spices, plus citric acid as an acidity regulator. Citric acid is a basic additive allowed under the rules, and there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, processed syrups, or other ultra-processed ingredients, so this is not classified as ultra-processed (NOVA UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cheddar cheese

A traditional cheese produced from cow's milk; a basic dairy product not considered ultra-processed.
OK

rehydrated mixed peppers (39%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

dried red & green peppers
OK

dried red & green jalapeno peppers
OK

mexican style seasoning
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

garlic powder

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

for allergens see ingredients in bold

Common questions about Cheese & Pepper Topping

Is Cheese & Pepper Topping ultra-processed?

No — Cheese & Pepper Topping is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are cheddar cheese, vegetables (peppers, jalapeños, tomato), water, herbs and spices, plus citric acid as an acidity regulator. Citric acid is a basic additive allowed under the rules, and there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, processed syrups, or other ultra-processed ingredients, so this is not classified as ultra-processed (NOVA UPF).

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.