McVitie's

mcvities fruit shortcake

Barcode 5000168104621

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Yes — mcvities fruit shortcake is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is mostly readable despite some typos. The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), natural flavouring (an added flavouring agent), and palm oil within the vegetable oils blend (a highly refined oil). Because of these additives and industrial ingredients, the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (with calcium, iront niacin)
OK

thiamine

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

vegetable oils (palme sunflower)
OK

sugar

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

currants (12%)
OK

oatmeal

A whole-grain ingredient made from oats; typically milled or rolled oats used as a basic cereal or ingredient in dishes.
UPF

glucose syrup

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

raising agents (ammonium brcarbnnate, sodium bicarbonate, nisodium liphosphate)t partialiy inverted sugar syrup
OK

salt

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

colour for allergens
OK

including cereals containing lutenr see ingredien
OK

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Common questions about mcvities fruit shortcake

Is mcvities fruit shortcake ultra-processed?

Yes — mcvities fruit shortcake by McVitie's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is mostly readable despite some typos. The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including glucose syrup (an industrially extracted refined sugar), partially inverted sugar syrup (an industrially processed inverted sugar), natural flavouring (an added flavouring agent), and palm oil within the vegetable oils blend (a highly refined oil). Because of these additives and industrial ingredients, the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in mcvities fruit shortcake are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in mcvities fruit shortcake as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, natural flavouring. 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.