Doritos, Multibev, PepsoCo

Nacho Cheese

Barcode 8710398161987

Yes — Nacho Cheese is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ingredients that are indicative of ultra-processing, including: cheese flavour with flavouring, flavour enhancers (disodium-5'- ribonucleotides), and artificial colourants (annatto extract bixin, caramel). These ingredients are industrial formulations or additives typical of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

maize (72%)
OK

rapeseed soil
OK

cheese flavour [whey powder/whey powder/whey powder (from/från milk/milk/milk)
OK

flavouring/flavouring (from/från milk/milk/milk)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

buttermilk/buttermilk/buttermilk powder
OK

cheese powder (from milk/milk/milk)
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

onion/onion powder
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

sugar/sugar
OK

garlic/garlic powder
OK

acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid/lactic acid/lactic acid)
OK

colourants/colours (annatto extract bixin, caramel/caramel)
OK

milk/milk/milk proteins
OK

spices/ spices
OK

skimmed/skimmed milk/skimmed milk powder
OK

flavour enhancers (disodium-5'- ribonucleotides)]
OK

antioxidants (ascorbic acid, rosemary extracts, tocopherol-rich extract, citric acid)

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Common questions about Nacho Cheese

Is Nacho Cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Nacho Cheese by Doritos, Multibev, PepsoCo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ingredients that are indicative of ultra-processing, including: cheese flavour with flavouring, flavour enhancers (disodium-5'- ribonucleotides), and artificial colourants (annatto extract bixin, caramel). These ingredients are industrial formulations or additives typical of ultra-processed foods according to the NOVA classification system.

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.