Marks & Spencers

Scottish all butter choc chunck shortbread rounds

Barcode 00672542

Yes — Scottish all butter choc chunck shortbread rounds is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/emulsifiers and processed ingredients such as soya lecithin and vanilla flavouring in the chocolate chunks, which fall under NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheatflour (contains gluten) (with wheatflour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin), thiamin
OK

butter (milk) (28%)
OK

belgian dark chocolate chunks (19%) (sugar • cocoa mass • cocoa butter • emulsifier: soya lecithin • vanilla flavouring)
OK

sugar

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

salt. belgian dark chocolate contains cocoa solids 39% minimum. for allergens see ingredients in bold. not suitable for nut and peanut allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods

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Common questions about Scottish all butter choc chunck shortbread rounds

Is Scottish all butter choc chunck shortbread rounds ultra-processed?

Yes — Scottish all butter choc chunck shortbread rounds by Marks & Spencers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives/emulsifiers and processed ingredients such as soya lecithin and vanilla flavouring in the chocolate chunks, which fall under NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.