Sainsbury's

Shortbread All Butter Fingers

Barcode 00019101

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No — Shortbread All Butter Fingers is not ultra-processed.

This product is not ultra-processed. It is made from fortified wheat flour, butter, sugar, sea salt, and ammonium bicarbonate. Fortification nutrients such as calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, and thiamine do not make flour ultra-processed, and ammonium bicarbonate is a basic leavening agent. None of these ingredients are industrial flavorings, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other markers of an ultra-processed formulation.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fortified british wheat flour

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

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

Dairy fat from cows' milk with added salt for flavor; a basic dairy ingredient.
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sugar

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

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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ammonium bicarbonate

Leavening agent used in baking; a simple inorganic compound.

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Common questions about Shortbread All Butter Fingers

Is Shortbread All Butter Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Shortbread All Butter Fingers by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is not ultra-processed. It is made from fortified wheat flour, butter, sugar, sea salt, and ammonium bicarbonate. Fortification nutrients such as calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, and thiamine do not make flour ultra-processed, and ammonium bicarbonate is a basic leavening agent. None of these ingredients are industrial flavorings, sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other markers of an ultra-processed formulation.

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.