Violife

Cheddarton

Barcode 5202390030321

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cheddarton is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: modified starch, fructose (an industrially isolated sugar), thickener (agar), and cheddar flavouring (added flavouring). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and match NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

coconut oil (30%)
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

fructose

A simple sugar derived from fruit and honey; a monosaccharide commonly used as a sweetener.
UPF

bamboo fibre

Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
OK

thickener (agar)
OK

cheddar flavouring
OK

calcium phosphate

Inorganic calcium salt used as a mineral supplement or processing aid in foods.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
OK

olive extract

A flavoring or aroma derived from olives, used to impart olive flavor in foods.
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Cheddarton

Is Cheddarton ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheddarton by Violife is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: modified starch, fructose (an industrially isolated sugar), thickener (agar), and cheddar flavouring (added flavouring). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and match NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cheddarton are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cheddarton as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, bamboo fibre, lactic acid, color (carotenes). 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?

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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.