Bahslen

Butter Leaves Shortcake

Barcode 4017100166099

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Yes — Butter Leaves Shortcake is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient. According to the NOVA classification in these instructions, any presence of such UPF ingredients makes the whole product UPF. Other ingredients like wheat flour, butter, sugar, whey products, salt, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own, but the inclusion of glucose syrup is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

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

butter

Dairy fat obtained from churning cream. Used as a fat and flavor in cooking. Typically 80% fat.
OK

sugar

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

whey (milk) products

Dairy byproduct from cheese production, containing whey protein and lactose. Commonly used as a supplement or ingredient in foods.
OK

salt

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

sodium carbonates raising agents

Leavening agents containing sodium carbonate (soda ash) used to produce carbon dioxide for doughs and batters.
UPF

diphosphates; wheat starch

A mixture of a food additive (diphosphates) and wheat-derived starch used as a leavening/admixture; commonly listed as ingredients for texture and moisture.
OK

almonds

Edible seeds of the Prunus dulcis tree; mildly sweet, versatile in sweet and savory dishes, rich in healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
OK

hazelnuts

Edible nuts from Corylus trees, rich in fat, protein, and micronutrients; commonly roasted or eaten raw as a snack or used in baking and confectionery.

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Common questions about Butter Leaves Shortcake

Is Butter Leaves Shortcake ultra-processed?

Yes — Butter Leaves Shortcake by Bahslen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient. According to the NOVA classification in these instructions, any presence of such UPF ingredients makes the whole product UPF. Other ingredients like wheat flour, butter, sugar, whey products, salt, and basic raising agents are not UPF on their own, but the inclusion of glucose syrup is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Butter Leaves Shortcake are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Butter Leaves Shortcake as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, sodium carbonates raising agents, diphosphates; wheat starch. 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?

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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.