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All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies by M&S Food
M&S Food

All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies

Barcode 00395496
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include golden syrup (invert sugar syrup), which is an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup according to NOVA guidance. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of this refined, industrial sugar additive makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour (contains gluten)
    Finely milled wheat flour containing gluten; a basic baking flour used to form dough and structure in baked goods.
  • OK
    salted butter
    Dairy butter with added salt, a common fat used for flavor and cooking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    nibbed pistachio nuts
    Chopped pistachio nuts used as a snack or ingredient for crunch and flavor.
  • OK
    nibbed almonds
    Small, irregular pieces of almonds used for texture and flavor in baking and confectionery.
  • UPF
    golden syrup
    A traditional sweet syrup made from sugar, often including inverted sugars; typically highly processed.
  • OK
    raising agent (e450, e503, sodium bicarbonate)
    Leavening agents used to make dough rise; contains salts and carbonates such as disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate, ammonium carbonate, and baking soda.
  • OK
    dried skimmed milk
    Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.

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Common questions about All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies

Is All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies ultra-processed?

Yes — All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include golden syrup (invert sugar syrup), which is an industrially processed inverted sugar syrup according to NOVA guidance. Other ingredients are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of this refined, industrial sugar additive makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies as an ultra-processed marker: golden syrup. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to All Butter Pistachio and Almond Cookies?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Shortbread Fingers by Walker’s, All butter shortbread fingers by Tesco, Shortbread All Butter Fingers by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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