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No palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named in the ingredients list.
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.
Processing level: NOVA group 3, processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.
Ingredients (original text)
160g Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Salted Butter (33%) (Butter (Cows' Milk), Salt), Sugar, Cornflour, Sea Salt, Raising Agent: Ammonium Carbonates. Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy to nuts or oats due to manufacturing methods. CBOX Recycle TRAY Recycle
Detailed analysis: shortbread and the palm oil-free diet
Based on our analysis of the ingredients list, shortbread appears to be compatible with a palm oil-free diet. Our automated system did not detect any ingredients that are typically restricted in this dietary lifestyle.
The ingredients provided are: 160g Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Salted Butter (33%) (Butter (Cows' Milk), Salt), Sugar, Cornflour, Sea Salt, Raising Agent: Ammonium Carbonates. Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy to nuts or oats due to manufacturing methods. CBOX Recycle TRAY Recycle. It's always recommended to double-check the product packaging for the most current information, as formulations can change.
Nutritional profile
shortbread contains 507 calories per 100g. It provides 4.5g of protein, 25.9g of fat, and 62.9g of carbohydrates (including 19.9g of sugar).
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data. Always verify product labels and consult with healthcare professionals if you have specific dietary concerns or medical conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is shortbread Palm Oil Free?
Yes, shortbread contains no palm oil according to its ingredients list: no palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named, and the fats that are listed are identified by plant. Always double-check the label, as formulations can change.
Does shortbread contain allergens?
Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: 160g Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Salted Butter (33%) (Butter (Cows' Milk), Salt), Sugar, Cornflour,...
What are the nutritional facts of shortbread?
shortbread contains 507 calories per 100g, with 4.5g of protein, 62.9g of carbohydrates, and 25.9g of fat.
How much sugar is in shortbread?
shortbread lists 19.9 g of sugar per 100 g.
Is shortbread ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, shortbread is in group 3 (processed foods), not in the ultra-processed group.
Does shortbread contain palm oil?
No palm oil is listed. shortbread names its fats by plant and none of them is palm, so it fits a palm oil free shopping list. Verify the pack, as recipes change.