Marks & Spencer

Scottish all butter shortbread squares

Barcode 00706742

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No — Scottish all butter shortbread squares is not ultra-processed.

This product contains basic ingredients such as wheat flour, butter, sugar, salt, and a common leavening agent (E503). These are considered minimally processed culinary ingredients, and there are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

farre de blé contient gluten (avec farine de blé, carbonate de calcium, fer)
OK

niacin

Vitamin B3 (niacin) used as a dietary supplement or fortifying ingredient.
OK

thiamine butter (milk) (34%) sugar: wheat starch (contains gluten) salt

A composite ingredient listing including butter, sugar, and wheat starch; not a single pure ingredient.
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ammonium carbonate (leavening agent)

A simple inorganic leavening agent used to release gas (ammonia and CO2) when heated, helping baked goods rise. Often appears as a white crystalline powder.

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Common questions about Scottish all butter shortbread squares

Is Scottish all butter shortbread squares ultra-processed?

No — Scottish all butter shortbread squares by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains basic ingredients such as wheat flour, butter, sugar, salt, and a common leavening agent (E503). These are considered minimally processed culinary ingredients, and there are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial syrups. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.