CROWN BISCUITS

Finest Butter Cookies Selection

Barcode 5065017471002

Yes — Finest Butter Cookies Selection is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including: invert sugar syrup / invertzuckersirup / sirop de sucre inverti / syrop z cukru inwertowanego / sciroppo di zucchero invertito / xarope de açúcar invertido (industrial inverted sugar syrups), edible vegetable shortening with interesterified vegetable palm oil (highly processed fat), palm/palm kernel oils (refined tropical oils), emulsifier INS 322 / soya lecithin, artificial butter flavour, antioxidant E319, and generic added flavour/aroma. Any one of these is sufficient for a UPF classification, and multiple are present.

Ingredients

25 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (maida)

A basic baking ingredient: refined wheat flour used in cookies; not an ultra-processed ingredient by itself.
OK

sugar

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

edible vegetable shortening (interesterified palm oil)

A processed fat from intersterified palm oil used as a shortening; processed fat likely classified as UPF due to industrial processing and additives.
OK

butter

Dairy fat used as a basic cooking fat; minimal processing.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
OK

salt

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

soy lecithin (ins 322)

Soy lecithin, an emulsifier derived from soy.
OK

raising agent (ins 500(ii)); may include artificial butter flavour and palm oil

Leavening agent (likely sodium bicarbonate) used in baked goods; may contain added permitted artificial flavour and palm oil (palm derived ingredient).
OK

coconut

A tropical fruit nut used in cooking and baking; provides fat, fiber and aroma.
UPF

antioxidant (e319)

A food additive acting as an antioxidant with E-number 319; used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life.
OK

sugar

A basic white sugar; granulated sucrose derived from sugar cane or beet.
UPF

vegetable oil blend (palm, palm kernel, coconut)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from palm fruit, palm kernel, and coconut. Used as a cooking oil or ingredient fat.
UPF

antioxidant additive tbhq (e319)

Synthetic antioxidant added to fats and processed foods to prevent oxidation and improve shelf life.
OK

butter (milk)

Dairy fat produced from milk, used as a basic culinary fat or ingredient.
UPF

inverted sugar syrup

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; used as a sweetener and humectant in baking and confectionery.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Powdered form of skimmed (fat-free) milk, used for dryness, texture, and nutritional fortification in dairy products and baked goods.
OK

corn flour

Fine flour milled from maize, used for baking, thickening, and coating foods.
OK

salt

Common basic food ingredient consisting of sodium chloride used for seasoning and preservation.
UPF

emulsifier (soy lecithin)

Emulsifier derived from soy used to improve texture, blend ingredients, and stabilize emulsions in foods like chocolates, baked goods, and processed snacks.
OK

leavening agent (e500)

A basic baking leavening ingredient, typically sodium bicarbonate or related carbonates used to make dough rise.
UPF

flavoring (natural/artificial) in butter biscuits; contains wheat flour as ingredient list portion

Flavoring agent (aroma) used to impart butter-like flavor in biscuits; may be a mixture including wheat flour as part of the labeled ingredients.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
UPF

vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel, coconut) with antioxidant (e319)

A blend of refined vegetable oils with an added antioxidant (likely TBHQ) to prevent oxidation during processing.
OK

butter (milk)

Dairy fat from milk used as a cooking fat or ingredient. In many products the percentage indicates fat content.
UPF

inverted sugar syrup

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose, often used as a sweetener in processed foods; typically industrially produced and sometimes used in confectionery.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried dairy product made by removing fat from milk; a basic dairy ingredient used for fortification or as a powder form for reconstitution.
OK

corn flour

Fine flour ground from dried corn kernels, used as a baking and thickening ingredient.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
UPF

emulsifier lecithin (espia)

Emulsifier additive used to stabilize mixtures; likely derived from plant sources and added as a processing aid.
UPF

baking powder (e500)

Leavening agent used to make baked goods rise; typically a mixture of acid and base (sodium bicarbonate) with a dry carrier. In this form, it is a ready-to-use ingredient.
OK

aroma for: butter cookies. ingredients: wheat flour

Flavor/aroma mixture intended for cookies; lists gluten-containing wheat flour as a primary component. Could also imply a flavor blend; not a single pure ingredient.
OK

sugar

Common sweetener; basic single-ingredient food.
UPF

vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel, coconut, antioxidant (e319))

A blend of plant-derived oils (palm, palm kernel, and coconut) with an added antioxidant (E319). Typical for processed cooking fats.
OK

butter (milk) 5%

Dairy fat spread labeled as 5% butter (milk). Likely a low-fat dairy product or notation error; considered a dairy ingredient.
UPF

inverted sugar syrup

A syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried dairy product made by removing fat from milk; a common basic ingredient in dairy and dessert products.
OK

rye flour

Finely ground flour made from rye grain; used for baking and as a cereal ingredient.
UPF

emulsifier salt (soy lecithin)

Emulsifier additive derived from soy lecithin, used to improve texture and stability in foods.
OK

leavening agent (e500)

A basic leavening salt commonly used in baking; sodium bicarbonate or related compounds used to make dough rise.
UPF

aroma/flavoring: ingredients: refined wheat flour

Flavoring component indicated along with refined wheat flour as ingredients, possibly for taste and texture in baked goods.
UPF

palm oil

Oil derived from the fruit of oil palm, a common cooking oil.
UPF

antioxidant palmitate (e319)

Synthetic antioxidant additive, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) used to prevent oxidation in foods.
OK

sugar

A basic, common sweetener used in foods. Pure sucrose typically derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

butter 5% (milk)

Dairy fat produced from milk; basic culinary fat used as flavor and fat source.
UPF

invert sugar syrup

Sugar syrup produced by hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose; industrially processed sweetener.
OK

skimmed milk powder

Dried skim milk used as a powder ingredient in foods and beverages.
UPF

emulsifying flour (soy lecithin)

Flour treated with lecithin derived from soy as an emulsifier/additive.
UPF

flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart aroma or taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

leavening agent (e500(ii)) - ingredients: refined wheat flour

A leavening agent used in baking, listed along with other ingredients in a flour-based product. Likely a basic food additive used to make dough rise.
OK

sugar

Common sweetener consisting of sucrose; a basic single-ingredient food.
UPF

interesterified palm vegetable oil (palm oil)

Palm oil that has undergone interesterification, a processing step to alter fat structure; a highly processed oil product.
OK

butter

Dairy fat produced by churning cream; a basic cooking fat used for flavor and texture.
UPF

inverted sugar syrup

A syrup in which sucrose has been hydrolyzed into glucose and fructose; an industrially processed sweetener.
OK

corn flour

Milled maize (corn) used as a basic flour in baking and cooking; a common staple ingredient.
OK

skim milk powder

Dried, low-fat milk powder; a basic dairy ingredient.
UPF

salt with soy lecithin (ins 322)

Table salt with added soy lecithin as an emulsifier.
OK

levedante (ins500(i)) contém sabor artificial (manteiga) لفيق قمح مكرر (ماينا) ، سكر ، دهن نباتي صالح للأكل زيت النخيل نباتي ، زبدة (٥٪) ، شراب سكر محوّل ، مسحوق حليب منزوع الدسم، (322) ns من فول الصويا ، عامل رفع (ii) (ins) 500 - نكهة اصطناعيه (زبدة ) تحتوي على القمح والذرة ومنتجات الألبان ومنتجات الصويا. contains wheat
OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

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Common questions about Finest Butter Cookies Selection

Is Finest Butter Cookies Selection ultra-processed?

Yes — Finest Butter Cookies Selection by CROWN BISCUITS is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including: invert sugar syrup / invertzuckersirup / sirop de sucre inverti / syrop z cukru inwertowanego / sciroppo di zucchero invertito / xarope de açúcar invertido (industrial inverted sugar syrups), edible vegetable shortening with interesterified vegetable palm oil (highly processed fat), palm/palm kernel oils (refined tropical oils), emulsifier INS 322 / soya lecithin, artificial butter flavour, antioxidant E319, and generic added flavour/aroma. Any one of these is sufficient for a UPF classification, and multiple are present.

Which ingredients in Finest Butter Cookies Selection are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 25 ingredients in Finest Butter Cookies Selection as ultra-processed markers: edible vegetable shortening (interesterified palm oil), invert sugar syrup, soy lecithin (ins 322), antioxidant (e319), vegetable oil blend (palm, palm kernel, coconut), antioxidant additive tbhq (e319), inverted sugar syrup, emulsifier (soy lecithin), flavoring (natural/artificial) in butter biscuits; contains wheat flour as ingredient list portion, vegetable oils (palm, palm kernel, coconut) with antioxidant (e319), inverted sugar syrup, emulsifier lecithin (espia), baking powder (e500), vegetable oil (palm, palm kernel, coconut, antioxidant (e319)), inverted sugar syrup, emulsifier salt (soy lecithin), aroma/flavoring: ingredients: refined wheat flour, palm oil, antioxidant palmitate (e319), invert sugar syrup, emulsifying flour (soy lecithin), flavoring, interesterified palm vegetable oil (palm oil), inverted sugar syrup, salt with soy lecithin (ins 322). 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.