Asda

Scottish Shortbread Fingers

Barcode 20337148

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No — Scottish Shortbread Fingers is not ultra-processed.

This shortbread is made from basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour (even when fortified with vitamins and minerals), butter, sugar, cornflour, and salt. These are all minimally processed or traditional ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups, so it does not qualify as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fortified wheat flour [_wheat_ flour
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calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
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iron

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

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
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thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
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unsalted butter (_milk_) (33%)
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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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salt

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

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Common questions about Scottish Shortbread Fingers

Is Scottish Shortbread Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Scottish Shortbread Fingers by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This shortbread is made from basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour (even when fortified with vitamins and minerals), butter, sugar, cornflour, and salt. These are all minimally processed or traditional ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or refined industrial syrups, so it does not qualify as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.