Tesco

Tesco Scottish Shortbread Assortment Tin

Barcode 5054268303095

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — Tesco Scottish Shortbread Assortment Tin is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings are present, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamin

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
OK

butter (milk) (32%)
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. made using eu & non-eu wheat flour and butter. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. v suitable for vegetarians *p s b n

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Common questions about Tesco Scottish Shortbread Assortment Tin

Is Tesco Scottish Shortbread Assortment Tin ultra-processed?

No — Tesco Scottish Shortbread Assortment Tin by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings are present, so this is not 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.