Asda

9 all-butter shortbread

Barcode 5057172152094

No — 9 all-butter shortbread is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary items (fortified wheat flour, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt) with only vitamin/mineral fortification, which is allowed. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to the given NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)

Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
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)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

thiamin (b1)

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
OK

unsalted butter (milk) (39%)
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 mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about 9 all-butter shortbread

Is 9 all-butter shortbread ultra-processed?

No — 9 all-butter shortbread by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary items (fortified wheat flour, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt) with only vitamin/mineral fortification, which is allowed. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to the given NOVA-based rules.

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.