Waitrose,Waitrose & Partners Duchy Organic

Duchy Organic Stem Ginger All Butter Shortbread

Barcode 5000169149768

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No — Duchy Organic Stem Ginger All Butter Shortbread is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary items (fortified wheat flour, butter, sugar, candied ginger, ginger powder, salt) plus simple raising agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate), which are allowed and not considered ultra-processed in the NOVA system per the provided rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or other characteristic UPF additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

organic fortified wheat flour

Fortified wheat flour made from organic wheat with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

organic salted butter

Organic butter salted to 27% fat, containing milk and salt.
OK

organic sugar

Raw or refined sugar produced from organic sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic sweetener.
OK

organic candied stem ginger (7% organic ginger, organic sugar)

Candied ginger root preserved in sugar, typically used as a sweet ingredient or garnish in baking and confections.
OK

organic ginger powder

Dried, ground ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

raising agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate)

Leavening agents used in baking to produce gas and light texture; commonly used in doughs and batters.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Duchy Organic Stem Ginger All Butter Shortbread

Is Duchy Organic Stem Ginger All Butter Shortbread ultra-processed?

No — Duchy Organic Stem Ginger All Butter Shortbread by Waitrose,Waitrose & Partners Duchy Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary items (fortified wheat flour, butter, sugar, candied ginger, ginger powder, salt) plus simple raising agents (ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate), which are allowed and not considered ultra-processed in the NOVA system per the provided rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, refined industrial syrups, or other characteristic UPF additives.

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.