Tamarindo

Danish Butter Cookies

Barcode 077330345071

Yes — Danish Butter Cookies is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed according to NOVA because the ingredient list contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including: vegetable fat (palm), invert sugar syrup (a refined, industrial sugar syrup composed of sucrose, glucose, and fructose), and natural flavour. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

sugar

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

palm oil

A refined fat derived from the fruit of the oil palm, used as a cooking fat and ingredient in foods.
OK

butter

Dairy fat made by churning cream, common in cooking and baking.
OK

pearl sugar

Coarse, rounded sugar crystals used for toppings and baking.
OK

desiccated coconut

Finely shredded dried coconut meat with a mild, sweet coconut flavor commonly used in baking and confectionery.
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

salt

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

ammonium hydrogen carbonate

A leavening agent used in baking. It decomposes on heating to release ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water, helping dough rise.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in baking and confectionery.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
UPF

fructose

A simple monosaccharide used as a sweetener; often derived from corn or fruit sources.
UPF

natural flavour

A flavouring substance derived from natural sources used to impart aroma and taste in foods.
OK

macadamia nut

A tree nut and edible seed used as a snack or ingredient, with a buttery, creamy flavor.
OK

pecan nut

A edible seed/nut from the pecan tree, commonly used as a snack or ingredient in baking and cooking.

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Common questions about Danish Butter Cookies

Is Danish Butter Cookies ultra-processed?

Yes — Danish Butter Cookies by Tamarindo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed according to NOVA because the ingredient list contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including: vegetable fat (palm), invert sugar syrup (a refined, industrial sugar syrup composed of sucrose, glucose, and fructose), and natural flavour. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Danish Butter Cookies are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Danish Butter Cookies as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, invert sugar syrup, fructose, natural flavour. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.