Dairylea

Cheese Triangles

Barcode 7622210317629

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Yes — Cheese Triangles is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This cheese product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains milk protein, a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also contains emulsifying salt (triphosphate), an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability. The stabilisers and added inulin further indicate an industrial formulation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

milk fat

Dairy fat from milk, a basic culinary fat used in dairy products and cooking.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

stabilisers (citric acid, sodium carbonate)
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
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 phosphate

Inorganic calcium salt used as a mineral supplement or processing aid in foods.
OK

inulin

A type of soluble fiber extracted from plants (often chicory). Used as a prebiotic and dietary fiber in foods.
OK

emulsifying salt (triphosphate)

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Common questions about Cheese Triangles

Is Cheese Triangles ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese Triangles by Dairylea is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cheese product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains milk protein, a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also contains emulsifying salt (triphosphate), an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability. The stabilisers and added inulin further indicate an industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Cheese Triangles are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese Triangles as an ultra-processed marker: milk protein. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cheese Triangles?

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.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Cheese Triangles

Ingredients

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Common questions about Cheese Triangles

Is Cheese Triangles ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Cheese Triangles are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Cheese Triangles?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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