Tesco

All butter shortbread fingers

Barcode 5059512738814

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No — All butter shortbread fingers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt, thiamin). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or other isolated food additives, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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).
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thiamine

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

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

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Common questions about All butter shortbread fingers

Is All butter shortbread fingers ultra-processed?

No — All butter shortbread fingers by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour with vitamin/mineral fortification, butter, sugar, cornflour, salt, thiamin). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, refined industrial syrups, or other isolated food additives, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.