Specially Selected

Sicilian lemon shortbread rounds

Barcode 4088600550954

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

No — Sicilian lemon shortbread rounds is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic culinary components (wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt, lemon oil) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers. Fortified flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

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.
OK

salted butter (32%) (butter (milk), salt)
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

sicilian lemon oil (0.5%)

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Common questions about Sicilian lemon shortbread rounds

Is Sicilian lemon shortbread rounds ultra-processed?

No — Sicilian lemon shortbread rounds by Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic culinary components (wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt, lemon oil) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or flavor enhancers. Fortified flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF under the given rules.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.