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Tesco Scot Shortbread Petticoat Tails

Barcode 5057008349414

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No — Tesco Scot Shortbread Petticoat Tails is not ultra-processed.

The product contains basic culinary ingredients only: wheat flour (with added minerals/vitamins), butter, sugar, cornflour, and salt. These are minimally processed foods or simple fortifications without industrial additives (no emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or other cosmetic additives). Therefore, according to the provided NOVA-based rules, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

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 made from churning cream of cow's milk; commonly used as a fat ingredient in cooking and baking; 33% ingredient may refer to fat content.
OK

sugar

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

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Tesco Scot Shortbread Petticoat Tails

Is Tesco Scot Shortbread Petticoat Tails ultra-processed?

No — Tesco Scot Shortbread Petticoat Tails by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains basic culinary ingredients only: wheat flour (with added minerals/vitamins), butter, sugar, cornflour, and salt. These are minimally processed foods or simple fortifications without industrial additives (no emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or other cosmetic additives). Therefore, according to the provided NOVA-based rules, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

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.