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Seriously Spreadable Original

Barcode 5017838811314

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Yes — Seriously Spreadable Original is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: emulsifying salts (E331, E452, E450), a thickener (pectin), and a preservative (potassium sorbate). Emulsifying salts and thickeners are used to modify texture and melting properties, and potassium sorbate is a chemical preservative, all of which place this cheese product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cheddar cheese (milk) (54%)
OK

water

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

emulsifying salts (e331, e452, e450)
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

pectin (thickener)

Pectin used as a gelling/thickening agent in food products, derived from plant sources.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.

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Common questions about Seriously Spreadable Original

Is Seriously Spreadable Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Seriously Spreadable Original by Seriously is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: emulsifying salts (E331, E452, E450), a thickener (pectin), and a preservative (potassium sorbate). Emulsifying salts and thickeners are used to modify texture and melting properties, and potassium sorbate is a chemical preservative, all of which place this cheese product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Seriously Spreadable Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Seriously Spreadable Original as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate. 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.