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Yes — Chive Almond cheese is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains carob gum, an extracted thickening additive, and an enzyme thickener used as an industrial formulation ingredient. These additives go beyond basic culinary processing. Potato starch, salt, almond milk, chives, and live vegan cheese cultures do not independently determine the UPF classification.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other dairy, eggs & yoghurt Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Cottage cheese
Aldi- emporium
Not UPF
Feta
Yamas
Not UPF
Goats cheese
Chavroux, Savencia
Not UPF
Cottage Cheese Natural
Emporium
Not UPF
Greek feta
Sainsbury's,So Organic
Not UPF
Twaróg wiejski
Piątnica
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Soft Cheese
Waitrose
Not UPF
Edam Slices
Tesco
Not UPF
Mozza
Milbona, Lovilio
Not UPF
Serek Wiejski wysokobiałkowy
Piątnica
Not UPF
Yes — Chive Almond cheese by Nush is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains carob gum, an extracted thickening additive, and an enzyme thickener used as an industrial formulation ingredient. These additives go beyond basic culinary processing. Potato starch, salt, almond milk, chives, and live vegan cheese cultures do not independently determine the UPF classification.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chive Almond cheese as ultra-processed markers: thickener (potato starch and carob gum), enzyme thickener. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Brixton Blue Vegan Cheese by La Fauxmagerie, Cheddary & Acai by I Am Nut Ok, smoky charcoal Miner Threat by I am nut ok. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
