Shortbread by House of Edinburgh

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Shortbread

by House of Edinburgh 280 g in Shortbread Barcode 5024769690017
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Shortbread by House of Edinburgh provides 552 kcal per 100 g, with 23.4 g of sugars and 6.1 g of protein. That is 20% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Shortbread category and comes in a 280 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, nuts, soybeans, beurre, froment, lait, noisette.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
32.8 g · High
Saturated fat
17.4 g · High
Sugars
23.4 g · High
Salt
0.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 552 kcal 505 +9%
Total fat 32.8 g 26.4 +24%
Saturated fat 17.4 g 14.9 +17%
Total sugars 23.4 g 19.5 +20%
Added sugars 2.1 g 12 −83%
Protein 6.1 g 5.6 +9%
Salt 0.5 g 0.8 −34%

Category average across 350 Shortbread products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other shortbread

Calories higher 1%
Sugars higher 19%
Salt lower 22%
Saturated fat higher 36%
Protein top 27%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

farine de froment, calcium, fer, niacine, thiamine, beurre, lait , sel, sucre, noisette (8,3%), chocolat blanc (8,3%), sucre, poudre de lait entier, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille, farine de riz, huile de colza.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilkNutsSoybeansBeurreFromentLaitNoisette
May contain traces
Eggs

Additives 2

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
280 g
Labels & certifications
Pure butterpure cocoa butter
Sold in
France, United Kingdom
Barcode
5024769690017

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shortbread?

Shortbread contains 552 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Shortbread?

Shortbread has 23.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Shortbread healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Shortbread vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Shortbread contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Nuts, Soybeans, Beurre, Froment, Lait, Noisette. It may also contain traces of eggs. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 15, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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