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Cheddar Mash by Tesco
Tesco

Cheddar Mash

Barcode 5057545878835
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Cheddar Mash is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic whole foods and culinary ingredients: potatoes, milk, cheddar cheese, cream, butter, salt, and white pepper. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potato (66%). skimmed milk. whole milk
  • OK
    extra mature cheddar cheese (milk) (8%). single cream (milk)
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Cheddar Mash

Is Cheddar Mash ultra-processed?

No — Cheddar Mash by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic whole foods and culinary ingredients: potatoes, milk, cheddar cheese, cream, butter, salt, and white pepper. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. Therefore, according to NOVA, this is not an ultra-processed food.

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.

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