Why is Mini Cheddars classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made with refined wheat flour, processed cheese powder, palm and sunflower oils, added sugars and several food additives, including ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) and lactic acid (E270), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content in Mini Cheddars affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

The high saturated‑fat level (14.4 g per 100 g) can raise LDL cholesterol, while the moderate salt amount (2.4 g per 100 g) may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so the snack should be limited for people following heart‑healthy or low‑sodium diets.

Is the milk in Mini Cheddars a concern for individuals with dairy allergy, and does the product contain gluten?

Yes, the product contains milk‑derived cheese and whey, making it unsuitable for dairy‑allergic consumers, and it also includes wheat flour, so it is not safe for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

Pladis • 6 pack 138g

Mini Cheddars

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Mini Cheddars are bite‑size cheese biscuits marketed as a salty snack and appetizer. The product falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its high saturated fat (14.4 g/100 g), moderate salt (2.4 g/100 g) and modest fiber (2.6 g/100 g) alongside added sugars and several food additives. As a member of the Salty snacks group, it contains wheat and dairy allergens and provides a crunchy cheese flavor but should be consumed sparingly within a balanced diet.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal511 kcal

Fat28.6 g

Saturated Fat14.4 g

Carbohydrates51.5 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

The product’s sugar (4.6 g) and saturated fat (14.4 g) per 100 g exceed the typical snack averages of 3.84 g sugar and 5.11 g saturated fat, while its salt level (2.4 g) is far lower than the category’s average of 52.44 g.

Ingredients

Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oils (Palm, Sunflower), Dried Cheese (10%) (Milk) (Dried Powdered Cheese (Milk), Natural Flavouring), Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Dried Whey (Milk), Barley Malt Extract, Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Acid (Lactic Acid), Natural Flavourings.

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