Sainsbury's

Taste the Difference All Butter Highland Shortbread Fingers

Barcode 01207743

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

No — Taste the Difference All Butter Highland Shortbread Fingers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains basic cooking ingredients only: fortified wheat flour, butter, sugar, cornflour, sea salt, and a simple raising agent (ammonium bicarbonate). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, modified starches, refined syrups, flavourings, stabilizers, or other cosmetic additives. According to NOVA, this would be considered a processed food, not an ultra-processed food.

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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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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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 Taste the Difference All Butter Highland Shortbread Fingers

Is Taste the Difference All Butter Highland Shortbread Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Taste the Difference All Butter Highland Shortbread Fingers by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains basic cooking ingredients only: fortified wheat flour, butter, sugar, cornflour, sea salt, and a simple raising agent (ammonium bicarbonate). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, modified starches, refined syrups, flavourings, stabilizers, or other cosmetic additives. According to NOVA, this would be considered a processed food, not an ultra-processed food.

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.