Mctavish Shortbread, Shortbread, Ginger Spice

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mctavish Shortbread, Shortbread, Ginger Spice scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Fats (Palm Kernel And Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Pure Vanilla Extract, Pure Vanilla): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Potassium Carbonate)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate And Soya Lecithin Emulsifiers): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Mctavish Shortbread, Shortbread, Ginger Spice's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched (Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dark Brown Sugar, Molasses.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.