Lorna Doone Shortbread cookies

shortbread

Why this score

• Capped: contains Partially hydrogenated cottonseed oilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• Capped: contains High Fructose Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in saturated fat; medium sugar, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat 7 g (−0.9); medium sugar 19 g (−0.2); medium salt 1.2 g (−0.2) (total −1.3).

Ingredients (18)

• 6Unbleached enriched flourMinimally processed grain with added nutrients; acceptable staple
• 8NiacinEssential B vitamin; added to fortified grain products.
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral; standard enrichment in fortified bread.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateSynthetic vitamin B1; essential nutrient, safe and effective
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient, supports energy metabolism safely
• 8Folic acidSynthetic B vitamin; essential micronutrient fortification.
• 5Soybean and/or Palm OilMixed oils; soybean acceptable, palm raises sustainability concerns
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 1Partially hydrogenated cottonseed oilTrans fat; linked to heart disease
• 7Corn flourRefined grain; low nutritional value; highly processed.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 2High Fructose Corn SyrupSweetener linked to metabolic and inflammatory concerns.
• 7Baking sodaSodium bicarbonate; natural leavening agent, minimal concerns.
• 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; natural, common in food, safe.
• 4CornstarchHighly refined carbohydrate, minimal nutritional value, mainly filler
• 4Artificial FlavorSynthetic chemicals; no nutritional value, potential allergen concerns
• 8WheatWhole grain source; nutritious but problematic for celiac disease
• 7SoyComplete protein source; nutrient-rich legume; minimally processed form

Allergens

Contains: soy, gluten

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.