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Leek, Potato & West Country Cheddar by Tesco
Tesco

Leek, Potato & West Country Cheddar

Barcode 5059697701559
Scanned  20  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Leek, Potato & West Country Cheddar is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily basic whole foods (vegetables, dairy, herbs, spices) plus common thickeners/starches (cornflour, potato starch) and salt, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    leek (22%)
  • OK
    potato (21%)
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    west country cheddar cheese (milk) (4.5%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    salt. garlic purée
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    bay leaf powder

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Common questions about Leek, Potato & West Country Cheddar

Is Leek, Potato & West Country Cheddar ultra-processed?

No — Leek, Potato & West Country Cheddar by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily basic whole foods (vegetables, dairy, herbs, spices) plus common thickeners/starches (cornflour, potato starch) and salt, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Therefore it is 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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