Yeo Valley

Hearty leek, potato & Cheddar

Barcode 5036589255475

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No — Hearty leek, potato & Cheddar is not ultra-processed.

All listed ingredients are basic foods or simple culinary ingredients (vegetables, dairy, herbs, salt, water). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a beverage, cooking medium, and ingredient. Note: the asterisk may indicate optional or certified water, but does not change its culinary use.
OK

organic potato (22%)
OK

organic whole organic leek (148) milk
OK

organic mature cheddar cheese (8%) (milk)
OK

onion

A fresh onion, a basic vegetable with a papery skin and layered bulb, used in countless cuisines for its savory flavor.
OK

organic double cream (2%) (milk)
OK

organic garlic purée
OK

sea salt

Edible salt extracted from seawater used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

organic parsley
OK

organic white pepper
OK

organic rosemary
OK

organic thyme. *permitted non-organic ingredient

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Common questions about Hearty leek, potato & Cheddar

Is Hearty leek, potato & Cheddar ultra-processed?

No — Hearty leek, potato & Cheddar by Yeo Valley is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All listed ingredients are basic foods or simple culinary ingredients (vegetables, dairy, herbs, salt, water). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.