Sainsburys

Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

Barcode 000001250893

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chocolate Chunk Shortbread is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the dark chocolate chunks contain emulsifier (soya lecithin) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavour. These ingredients make the overall product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

fortified british wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with added vitamins and minerals (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron) typically used to improve nutritional profile.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

salted butter

Salted dairy butter made from cows' milk with added salt; used as a fat ingredient in mixes and recipes.
UPF

dark chocolate chunks

Pieces of dark chocolate containing sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, with emulsifier (soya lecithin) and flavouring.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.

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Common questions about Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

Is Chocolate Chunk Shortbread ultra-processed?

Yes — Chocolate Chunk Shortbread by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the dark chocolate chunks contain emulsifier (soya lecithin) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives used to modify texture and flavour. These ingredients make the overall product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chocolate Chunk Shortbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chocolate Chunk Shortbread as an ultra-processed marker: dark chocolate chunks. 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.