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West Country Cheddar & Roasted Shallot Quiche by Higgidy
Higgidy

West Country Cheddar & Roasted Shallot Quiche

Barcode 5060136254697
Scanned  15  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — West Country Cheddar & Roasted Shallot Quiche is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF in the NOVA framework. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sautéed onion (onions)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    wheat flour (contains calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    free-range whole egg
  • OK
    mature cheddar cheese (milk)
    A mature (aged) cheddar cheese made from cow's milk; firm texture with sharp, tangy flavor.
  • OK
    vintage cheddar cheese (milk) (4%)
  • OK
    roasted shallots (4%) (shallots, rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    vegetable oils (sustainable palm oil*, rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    dried skimmed milk
    Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
  • OK
    wholemeal spelt flour (wheat)
    Wholemeal flour milled from spelt wheat, a basic baking ingredient.
  • OK
    red leicester cheese (milk) (contains colour: beta carotene)
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    cannellini bean
    A white kidney bean commonly used in Italian cuisine; mild, nutty flavor and creamy texture when cooked.
  • OK
    double cream
    A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
  • OK
    dijon mustard
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    butternut squash purée
    Pureed butternut squash, a simple vegetable puree.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    white wine vinegar
    A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
  • OK
    brown linseeds
    Brown flaxseeds (linseeds) used as a source of fiber and healthy fats in cooking. Typically sold as whole seeds.
  • OK
    golden flaxseeds
    Harvested seeds of the flax plant, pale golden in color; commonly used ground or whole in baking, cereals, and smoothies for fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • OK
    poppy seeds
    Small seeds from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) used as a culinary ingredient in breads, pastries, and toppings. Nutritionally rich in healthy fats and minerals.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
  • OK
    mustard powder
    Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    yeast for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. also
  • OK
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Common questions about West Country Cheddar & Roasted Shallot Quiche

Is West Country Cheddar & Roasted Shallot Quiche ultra-processed?

Yes — West Country Cheddar & Roasted Shallot Quiche by Higgidy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm oil, which is a highly processed refined oil considered UPF in the NOVA framework. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or culinary, but the presence of palm oil is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

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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