Saintsbury's

All butter toffee shortbread

Barcode 5063334013851

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — All butter toffee shortbread is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrially processed additives: glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup) and flavouring (an added industrial flavour). These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

fortified wheat flour

A refined flour enriched with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron). Commonly used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

thiamine

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

salted butter (31%) (butter (cows' milk), salt)
OK

sugar

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

butterscotch flavoured toffee pieces (6%) (brown sugar)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

butter (cow's milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

salt

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

sea salt

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

flavouring. allergy advice: for allergens including cereals surfoie for customers agredients in bold. also
OK

not due to manufacturing metin allergy to nuts or oats

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Common questions about All butter toffee shortbread

Is All butter toffee shortbread ultra-processed?

Yes — All butter toffee shortbread by Saintsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrially processed additives: glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar syrup) and flavouring (an added industrial flavour). These ingredients meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in All butter toffee shortbread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in All butter toffee shortbread as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.