Why is CHEDDARS ORIGINAL classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined wheat flour, palm oil, powdered cheese, and multiple food‑industry additives; the label lists ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), lactic acid (E270), potassium chloride, maltodextrin and various natural flavourings as the key additives.

How does the high saturated‑fat and salt content in CHEDDARS ORIGINAL affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 16.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, while the 1.57 g of salt contributes to elevated blood pressure; together with the high energy density, the snack may destabilise blood‑glucose control and is therefore best limited for people with diabetes or hypertension.

Is the cheese in CHEDDARS ORIGINAL a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes; the product contains powdered cheese and whey derived from milk, and the allergen label explicitly lists milk, making it unsuitable for anyone with a cow‑milk allergy.

JACOB'S • 150 g

CHEDDARS ORIGINAL

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

CHEDDARS ORIGINAL are cheese‑flavoured biscuits marketed by JACOB'S, falling under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product containing refined flour, palm oil, cheese powder, and several additives such as ammonium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and lactic acid. Nutritionally, the snack is low in sugar but high in saturated fat (16.4 g/100 g) and salt (1.57 g/100 g), making it energy‑dense (≈531 kcal/100 g) and less suitable for low‑fat or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal14026 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat16.4 g

Carbohydrates46.8 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average biscuit (per 100 g), this cheese biscuit contains far less sugar (4.2 g vs 28.98 g) and slightly less salt (1.57 g vs 1.98 g), but its saturated fat (16.4 g) is about double the category average (7.8 g) and its energy (≈531 kcal) exceeds the typical biscuit (≈418 kcal).

Ingredients

Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Vegetable Oil (Palm), Dried Powdered Cheese (11%, of which Cheddar 50%) (Milk), Dried Autolysed Yeast, Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Barley and Barley Malt Extract, Natural Flavouring (Dried Yeast Extract, Potassium Chloride, Dried Cheese (Milk), Maltodextrin, Natural Flavourings, Dried Whey (Milk), Vegetable Oils (Coconut, Rapeseed), Dried Whey (Milk), Acid (Lactic Acid), Salt, Natural Flavourings.

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