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Yes — Garlic & Herbs is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including carrageenan, guar gum, unspecified stabilisers, and an unspecified acid. These are emulsifiers/stabilisers/thickeners used in industrial formulations according to NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other cheese Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Duchy Organic Soft Cheese
Waitrose
Not UPF
Edam Slices
Tesco
Not UPF
Greek Feta Cheese
Attis
Not UPF
Light Original Soft Cheese
Asda
Not UPF
Greek Feta Cheese
Attis
Not UPF
Grated Hard Cheese
Asda
Not UPF
Midas Grilling Cheese
Midas
Not UPF
Original Hot!
Mexicana cheese
Not UPF
Galbani Dolcelatte Blue Cheese 150 G
Galbani
Not UPF
Jarlsberg
Jarlsberg
Not UPF
Yes — Garlic & Herbs by Philadelphia is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including carrageenan, guar gum, unspecified stabilisers, and an unspecified acid. These are emulsifiers/stabilisers/thickeners used in industrial formulations according to NOVA.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Garlic & Herbs as ultra-processed markers: carrageenan, guar gum, stabilisers. 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.
