Cheddar and sun dried tomato

Barcode 5020387003147

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Yes — Cheddar and sun dried tomato is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and an emulsifier (E472e), both of which are UPF ingredients according to the NOVA-based rules provided.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

tomato powder (2%)
OK

cheese powder (here of 50% cheedar) (1.5%) (milk)
OK

salt

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

sun dried tomato (1%)
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

mixed herbs
OK

emulsifier: e472e
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

enzyme: alpha amylase

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Common questions about Cheddar and sun dried tomato

Is Cheddar and sun dried tomato ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddar and sun dried tomato is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and an emulsifier (E472e), both of which are UPF ingredients according to the NOVA-based rules provided.

Which ingredients in Cheddar and sun dried tomato are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheddar and sun dried tomato as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.