Tesco Finest

Lemon all butter shortbread fingers

Barcode 5059697682568

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

No — Lemon all butter shortbread fingers is not ultra-processed.

Contains basic ingredients (wheat flour, butter, sugar, maize starch, lemon oil, salt) and only vitamin/mineral fortification of flour, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids associated with ultra-processed foods 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

thiamine

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

butter (milk) (30%)
OK

sugar

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

sicilian lemon oil (0.6%)
OK

salt. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. v suitable for vegetarians storage

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Common questions about Lemon all butter shortbread fingers

Is Lemon all butter shortbread fingers ultra-processed?

No — Lemon all butter shortbread fingers by Tesco Finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains basic ingredients (wheat flour, butter, sugar, maize starch, lemon oil, salt) and only vitamin/mineral fortification of flour, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids associated with ultra-processed foods 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.