Lidl

all butter scottish shortbread fingers

Barcode 20016210

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No — all butter scottish shortbread fingers is not ultra-processed.

This shortbread contains basic culinary ingredients only: wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), butter, sugar, and cornflour. It has no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other cosmetic additives, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic culinary ingredient; calcium carbonate is a common fortifying/milling additive.
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iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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33% salted butter (butter (milk), salt)
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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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Common questions about all butter scottish shortbread fingers

Is all butter scottish shortbread fingers ultra-processed?

No — all butter scottish shortbread fingers by Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This shortbread contains basic culinary ingredients only: wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), butter, sugar, and cornflour. It has no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or other cosmetic additives, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.