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Yes — Philadelphia Chives is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other cheese Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Extra mature cheese
Emporium
Not UPF
Medium cheddar
Tesco
Not UPF
Deliciously creamy French Cheese
Bel, Port salut
Not UPF
Original Paneer Cheese
Apetina, Arla
Not UPF
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
Yes — Philadelphia Chives by Philadelphia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and stability, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Philadelphia Chives as an ultra-processed marker: citric acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Soft cheese by Tesco, Full Fat Soft Cheese by Sainsbury's, Cream Cheese by Paysan Breton. 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.
