Leerdammer

Cheese leerdammer original

Barcode 8721800400808

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No — Cheese leerdammer original is not ultra-processed.

This appears to be a traditional cheese made from milk, salt, milk cultures, and a vegetarian coagulant. These are basic food ingredients and traditional processing aids, with no industrial flavorings, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils. It is therefore not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
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salt

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

Dairy fermentation cultures typically consisting of lactic acid bacteria used to acidify milk and develop flavor in dairy products.
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vegetarian coagulant

A plant- or microbial-derived coagulant used in cheese making as a substitute for animal rennet.

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Common questions about Cheese leerdammer original

Is Cheese leerdammer original ultra-processed?

No — Cheese leerdammer original by Leerdammer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a traditional cheese made from milk, salt, milk cultures, and a vegetarian coagulant. These are basic food ingredients and traditional processing aids, with no industrial flavorings, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils. It is therefore not ultra-processed.

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.