Dairylea

Dairylea Cheese Spread

Barcode 7622210318947

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dairylea Cheese Spread is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. These include skimmed milk powder (present both as an ingredient and within 'skimmed milk (water, skimmed milk powder)'), whey powder, inulin (an extracted fiber additive), and emulsifying salts (triphosphate, polyphosphates), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and melting behavior. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the product is classified as UPF.

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

inulin

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

milk fat

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

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

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

emulsifying salts vegetaris (triphosphate, polyphosphates)
UPF

milk protein

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

calcium phosphate

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

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Dairylea Cheese Spread

Is Dairylea Cheese Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Dairylea Cheese Spread by Dairylea is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. These include skimmed milk powder (present both as an ingredient and within 'skimmed milk (water, skimmed milk powder)'), whey powder, inulin (an extracted fiber additive), and emulsifying salts (triphosphate, polyphosphates), which are industrial additives used to modify texture and melting behavior. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Dairylea Cheese Spread are ultra-processed?

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

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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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.