nairn's

Mini Cheese Bakes

Barcode 612322001704

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Yes — Mini Cheese Bakes is ultra-processed.

The product contains sustainable palm fruit oil and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

gluten free wholegrain oats

Oats labeled as gluten-free, containing whole grains; commonly used in cereals and baking.
OK

cheese (milk)

Dairy cheese produced from cow's milk; contains 15% cheese content per formulation.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
UPF

palm fruit oil

Oil extracted from the fruits of oil palm; a highly processed vegetable oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

tapioca starch

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

brown rice syrup

A sweet syrup produced by enzymatic breakdown of starch from brown rice; commonly used as a traditional natural sweetener.
OK

sea salt

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

ammonium carbonate

A leavening agent used in baking, typically ammonium carbonate (also called ammonium salt of carbonic acid). It releases gases (CO2) when heated, helping dough rise.
UPF

natural flavouring

Flavoring derived from natural sources; used to impart aroma or taste; allergen information may vary by supplier.

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Common questions about Mini Cheese Bakes

Is Mini Cheese Bakes ultra-processed?

Yes — Mini Cheese Bakes by nairn's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains sustainable palm fruit oil and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Mini Cheese Bakes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mini Cheese Bakes as ultra-processed markers: palm fruit oil, natural flavouring. 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.