Island Bakery

Shortbread biscuits

Barcode 5060027070146

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No — Shortbread biscuits is not ultra-processed.

The biscuits contain wheat flour (with mineral and vitamin fortification), butter, sugar, and sea salt, plus separate B vitamins (niacin, thiamin). These are all basic culinary ingredients or simple nutrient fortificants, with no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra‑processing additives. Therefore they are not classified as ultra‑processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

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wheat flour

A basic flour used for baking, commonly fortified with minerals such as calcium carbonate and iron.
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niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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thiamine

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

A dairy fat solid made from churning cream, typically used as a cooking fat and flavor enhancer.
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sugar

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

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about Shortbread biscuits

Is Shortbread biscuits ultra-processed?

No — Shortbread biscuits by Island Bakery is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The biscuits contain wheat flour (with mineral and vitamin fortification), butter, sugar, and sea salt, plus separate B vitamins (niacin, thiamin). These are all basic culinary ingredients or simple nutrient fortificants, with no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ultra‑processing additives. Therefore they are not classified as ultra‑processed 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.