Dean’s

All Butter Shortbread Selection

Barcode 655762102327

No — All Butter Shortbread Selection is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is composed of basic culinary ingredients only: wheat flour (with standard vitamin/mineral fortification), butter, sugar, maize starch, salt, and thiamin. There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA guidance provided.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

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

salted butter (31%) (butter (milk), salt)
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

salt. made using eu and non-eu wheat flour and butter

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Common questions about All Butter Shortbread Selection

Is All Butter Shortbread Selection ultra-processed?

No — All Butter Shortbread Selection by Dean’s is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is composed of basic culinary ingredients only: wheat flour (with standard vitamin/mineral fortification), butter, sugar, maize starch, salt, and thiamin. There are no industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other cosmetic additives. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the NOVA guidance provided.

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.