Tesco

Soft Cheese Garlic And Herb

Barcode 5057967395057

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No — Soft Cheese Garlic And Herb is not ultra-processed.

This garlic and herb soft cheese is made from medium fat soft cheese plus simple dried herbs and spices (garlic granules, basil, parsley, black pepper). These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined syrups. The product is therefore not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

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medium fat soft cheese (milk)

A soft, mild cheese made from milk with moderate fat content. Used as a spread or in recipes. Common varieties include brie or camembert when referring to soft cheese, but this entry specifies medium fat level.
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garlic granules

Dried granules made from garlic, used as a seasoning. Concentrated form of garlic with strong aroma.
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basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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black pepper

Coarsely ground spice from the pepper plant. The text also includes 'made using eu milk. allergy advice' which is extraneous packaging/informational text and not part of the ingredient.

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Common questions about Soft Cheese Garlic And Herb

Is Soft Cheese Garlic And Herb ultra-processed?

No — Soft Cheese Garlic And Herb by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This garlic and herb soft cheese is made from medium fat soft cheese plus simple dried herbs and spices (garlic granules, basil, parsley, black pepper). These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined syrups. The product is therefore not classified as ultra-processed 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.