Marks & Spencer

All Butter Shortcrust Pastry

Barcode 29263479

No — All Butter Shortcrust Pastry is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are wheat flour (with vitamin/mineral fortification), butter, water, white wine vinegar, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing. According to the provided rules, fortified flour and basic fats like butter do not make a product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (contains gluten)

Ground wheat flour; contains gluten. Includes added minerals/vitamins as part of enrichment.
OK

unsalted butter

Butter made from cream with no added salt. Contains milk; typical ingredient in many foods.
OK

water

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

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about All Butter Shortcrust Pastry

Is All Butter Shortcrust Pastry ultra-processed?

No — All Butter Shortcrust Pastry by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are wheat flour (with vitamin/mineral fortification), butter, water, white wine vinegar, and salt. These are basic culinary ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other markers of ultra-processing. According to the provided rules, fortified flour and basic fats like butter do not make a product ultra-processed.

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.