Walkers Shortbread Ltd.

Shortbread Fingers

Barcode 039047001169

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No — Shortbread Fingers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour, butter, sugar, and salt. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed components according to the NOVA criteria, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

butter

A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
OK

sugar

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about Shortbread Fingers

Is Shortbread Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Shortbread Fingers by Walkers Shortbread Ltd. is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour, butter, sugar, and salt. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed components according to the NOVA criteria, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

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.