Fortnum & Mason

Traditional Shortbread Fingers

Barcode 5053826504820

No — Traditional Shortbread Fingers is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic culinary items (wheat flour with mineral/vitamin fortification, butter, sugar, rice flour, rapeseed oil, thiamin as a vitamin). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed markers are present, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

flour (_wheat_ flour (_gluten_), calcium, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

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

butter (_milk_, salt)
OK

sugar

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

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Common questions about Traditional Shortbread Fingers

Is Traditional Shortbread Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Traditional Shortbread Fingers by Fortnum & Mason is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic culinary items (wheat flour with mineral/vitamin fortification, butter, sugar, rice flour, rapeseed oil, thiamin as a vitamin). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed markers are present, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under 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.