Creamfields

Cheesy slices

Barcode 5057753901202

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheesy slices is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifying salts (sodium polyphosphate, calcium phosphate), modified potato starch, and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

reconstituted whey powder (milk)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

cheese (milk) (11%)
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

emulsifying salts (sodium polyphosphate, calcium phosphate)
UPF

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
UPF

flavouring

Flavouring preparation containing milk derivatives; used to impart taste without a specific food form.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

colours (beta-carotene, paprika extract)
OK

acidity regulator (lactic acid). allergy advice for allergens
OK

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Common questions about Cheesy slices

Is Cheesy slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheesy slices by Creamfields is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), emulsifying salts (sodium polyphosphate, calcium phosphate), modified potato starch, and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Cheesy slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cheesy slices as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, modified potato starch, flavouring. 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.