Honestly Tasty

Blue plant based cheese

Barcode 5060709190001

Yes — Blue plant based cheese is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives beyond basic culinary components: refined coconut oil used as a texturizing fat source, tapioca starch as a texture-modifying agent, seaweed extracts likely functioning as stabilizers/texture agents, and added lactic acid as an acidity regulator. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed formulations rather than minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut oil (30%)
OK

almonds (7%)
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

seaweed extracts
OK

salt

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

nutritional yeast

Inactive yeast commonly used as a savory, cheesy-flavored seasoning rich in B vitamins.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

cultures

Live microbial cultures used to ferment foods (e.g., yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut starter, or other fermentation cultures).

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Common questions about Blue plant based cheese

Is Blue plant based cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Blue plant based cheese by Honestly Tasty is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives beyond basic culinary components: refined coconut oil used as a texturizing fat source, tapioca starch as a texture-modifying agent, seaweed extracts likely functioning as stabilizers/texture agents, and added lactic acid as an acidity regulator. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed formulations rather than minimally processed foods.

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.