M&S Collection, Marks & Spencer

Scottish All Butter Shortbread Fingers

Barcode 29421664

No — Scottish All Butter Shortbread Fingers is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt, semolina, added vitamins/minerals). There are no industrially processed sweeteners (like glucose syrup, HFCS, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour derived from wheat, containing gluten; used as a primary baking ingredient.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

butter (milk) (35%)
OK

sugar

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

durum wheat semolina (contains gluten)

Coarsely ground durum wheat used to make pasta and various baked goods; gluten-containing.

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Common questions about Scottish All Butter Shortbread Fingers

Is Scottish All Butter Shortbread Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Scottish All Butter Shortbread Fingers by M&S Collection, Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt, semolina, added vitamins/minerals). There are no industrially processed sweeteners (like glucose syrup, HFCS, maltodextrin), no emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to 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.