Walkers

Pure butter shortbread

Barcode 039047011007

No — Pure butter shortbread is not ultra-processed.

This shortbread only contains wheat flour (with added minerals/vitamins), butter, sugar, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed components, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (with fortifications)

A common cereal flour made from wheat, with added nutrients (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin). Often used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

butter 32% (_milk_)
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 Pure butter shortbread

Is Pure butter shortbread ultra-processed?

No — Pure butter shortbread by Walkers is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This shortbread only contains wheat flour (with added minerals/vitamins), butter, sugar, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed components, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for 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.