Sainsbury’s

Shorties

Barcode 00442787

Yes — Shorties is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a refined, industrial oil) and flavourings from natural sources, which are industrially produced additives used for flavouring.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron, thiamin). Used as a basic baking ingredient. May be refined flour with additives.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

sugar

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

oatmeal

A whole-grain ingredient made from oats; typically milled or rolled oats used as a basic cereal or ingredient in dishes.
UPF

whey powder (cow's milk)

Dairy-derived protein powder produced by separating whey from milk; often used as a protein supplement or food ingredient; processed isolate.
OK

sodium bicarbonate

A common leavening agent (baking soda) used in baking.
OK

ammonium bicarbonate; salt
OK

flavourings. 08 06 24 c 3333 2 23:22 allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. the flavourings used in this product are sourced from natural sources

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Common questions about Shorties

Is Shorties ultra-processed?

Yes — Shorties by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a refined, industrial oil) and flavourings from natural sources, which are industrially produced additives used for flavouring.

Which ingredients in Shorties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Shorties as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, whey powder (cow's milk). 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.