Tesco Finest

Spices & Citrusy Clementine Shortbread Fingers

Barcode 5059697719660

No — Spices & Citrusy Clementine Shortbread Fingers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), butter, sugar, maize starch, clementine oil, salt, and cinnamon. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavourings listed, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour [_wheat_ flour
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_) (27%)
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

clementine oil

Essential oil extracted from clementine peels (Citrus clementina). Used for flavor and fragrance; highly concentrated, should be used diluted. Generally considered a food-grade ingredient when properly processed.
OK

salt

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

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.

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Common questions about Spices & Citrusy Clementine Shortbread Fingers

Is Spices & Citrusy Clementine Shortbread Fingers ultra-processed?

No — Spices & Citrusy Clementine Shortbread Fingers by Tesco Finest is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), butter, sugar, maize starch, clementine oil, salt, and cinnamon. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or flavourings listed, 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.