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Yes — PHILADELPHIA GARLIC & HERBS is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains stabilisers (guar gum, carrageenan), which are industrial additives used to modify texture, fitting NOVA’s definition of 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.
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
Greek Feta Cheese
Co Op
Not UPF
Barrel Aged Feta
Tescos finest
Not UPF
Mozzarella Panini
Galbani
Not UPF
50% less fat mature grated cheese
Asda
Not UPF
40% less Feta cheese
Asda
Not UPF
Cottage Cheese
Milbona
Not UPF
Yes — PHILADELPHIA GARLIC & HERBS 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, fitting NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
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.
