Blue Cheese Dressing

Barcode 5060016803670

Yes — Blue Cheese Dressing is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically stabiliser: xanthan gum and flavourings, which fall under NOVA Group 4. Other ingredients like oils, vinegars, egg yolk, sugar, and spices are basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of these additives does.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

red wine vinegar (93%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

blue cheese (5%)
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

free range egg yolk
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

xanthan gum (stabiliser)

A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

Common questions about Blue Cheese Dressing

Is Blue Cheese Dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — Blue Cheese Dressing is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically stabiliser: xanthan gum and flavourings, which fall under NOVA Group 4. Other ingredients like oils, vinegars, egg yolk, sugar, and spices are basic culinary ingredients and do not by themselves make the product UPF, but the presence of these additives does.

Which ingredients in Blue Cheese Dressing are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Blue Cheese Dressing as ultra-processed markers: xanthan gum (stabiliser), flavourings. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.