Costa Mini All Butter Shortbreads

Barcode 5015753002305

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No — Costa Mini All Butter Shortbreads is not ultra-processed.

This is not ultra-processed according to NOVA. It contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour with standard vitamin/mineral fortification, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt) and no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, or industrial sweeteners.

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.
OK

butter

Dairy fat from milk, produced by churning cream; common cooking fat and flavoring.
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

salt

Common edible mineral salt used for seasoning; no allergen-containing ingredients implied by the text.
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold capitals. may also contain egg
OK

nuts

A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
OK

soya and other gluten containing cereals (barley, oats). suitable for vegetarians nutrition per per shortbread % adult ri information: 100g (10g) typical values per shortbread energy-kj 2209kj

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Common questions about Costa Mini All Butter Shortbreads

Is Costa Mini All Butter Shortbreads ultra-processed?

No — Costa Mini All Butter Shortbreads is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is not ultra-processed according to NOVA. It contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour with standard vitamin/mineral fortification, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt) and no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, or industrial sweeteners.

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.