Good Guys

Cheddar Biscuit Melts

Barcode 5070000403304

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Yes — Cheddar Biscuit Melts is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin, an industrial emulsifier and a pre-identified UPF ingredient. The biscuit format is also a ready-to-eat processed food. Other ingredients, such as wheat flour, cheese, sunflower oil, milk powder, egg powder, spices, and salt, do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

cheese

Dairy product made from milk; typically aged and salted.
OK

cheddar cheese powder (milk) (8.5%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

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

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

egg powder
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural emulsifier derived from soybeans used to improve texture and mix fats with water.
OK

black pepper

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

Common questions about Cheddar Biscuit Melts

Is Cheddar Biscuit Melts ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddar Biscuit Melts by Good Guys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains soya lecithin, an industrial emulsifier and a pre-identified UPF ingredient. The biscuit format is also a ready-to-eat processed food. Other ingredients, such as wheat flour, cheese, sunflower oil, milk powder, egg powder, spices, and salt, do not independently determine the classification.

Which ingredients in Cheddar Biscuit Melts are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheddar Biscuit Melts as an ultra-processed marker: soy lecithin. 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.