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Dairylea processed cheese-portions regular by Dairylea
Dairylea

Dairylea processed cheese-portions regular

Barcode 7622210317643
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Dairylea processed cheese-portions regular is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids, including stabilisers (citric acid, sodium carbonate), inulin, and especially emulsifying salt (triphosphate), which are characteristic of processed cheese products and go beyond basic culinary ingredients.

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)

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Dairylea processed cheese-portions regular

Is Dairylea processed cheese-portions regular ultra-processed?

Yes — Dairylea processed cheese-portions regular by Dairylea is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids, including stabilisers (citric acid, sodium carbonate), inulin, and especially emulsifying salt (triphosphate), which are characteristic of processed cheese products and go beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Dairylea processed cheese-portions regular are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Dairylea processed cheese-portions regular?

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?

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