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Cheese Slices by Dairylea
Dairylea

Cheese Slices

Barcode 7622201712228
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cheese Slices is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and modified ingredients: inulin (industrial fiber additive), modified starch (industrial thickener/stabilizer), and emulsifying salts (sodium phosphates, triphosphates, polyphosphates, sodium citrates), which are used to create processed cheese products with altered texture and melt properties. These additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    skimmed milk (water, skimmed milk powder)
  • OK
    cheese
    A basic dairy product obtained by coagulating milk proteins and aging; widely used as a fundamental ingredient in many dishes.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • UPF
    milk protein
    Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
  • OK
    milk fat
    Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
  • OK
    inulin
    A type of soluble fiber extracted from plants (often chicory). Used as a prebiotic and dietary fiber in foods.
  • 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
    emulsifying salts (sodium phosphates, triphosphates, polyphosphates, sodium citrates)
  • OK
    whey powder (from milk)
    Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
  • OK
    calcium phosphates
    A group of inorganic compounds used as nutritional supplements, anticaking agents, or mineral fortification 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Cheese Slices

Is Cheese Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Slices by Dairylea is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and modified ingredients: inulin (industrial fiber additive), modified starch (industrial thickener/stabilizer), and emulsifying salts (sodium phosphates, triphosphates, polyphosphates, sodium citrates), which are used to create processed cheese products with altered texture and melt properties. These additives place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Cheese Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cheese Slices as ultra-processed markers: milk protein, modified starch, lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cheese Slices?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Jarlsberg by Jarlsberg, Babybel Mini Original x2 by Babybel, Cheestring by Cheestring. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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