Belmont

Shortbread

Barcode 4088600191508

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

No — Shortbread is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour (with standard vitamin/mineral fortification), butter, sugar, cornflour, salt, and thiamin as a nutrient. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

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

Dairy fat made from churning cream of cow's milk; commonly used as a fat ingredient in cooking and baking; 33% ingredient may refer to fat content.
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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 Shortbread

Is Shortbread ultra-processed?

No — Shortbread by Belmont is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic culinary ingredients: wheat flour (with standard vitamin/mineral fortification), butter, sugar, cornflour, salt, and thiamin as a nutrient. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing 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.