Walker's Shortbread Fingers — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Walker's Shortbread Fingers by WALKER'S TREAT — score 45/90.

A genuinely simple butter cookie: flour, butter, sugar, salt and nothing artificial. It's clean, but it's still basically butter and sugar, so it's an indulgence, not a health food.

Why this verdict

• About 34% butter plus sugar makes it saturated-fat and refined-carb heavy
• Refined wheat flour and sugar mean fast carbs with almost no fiber
• Little to no protein and calorie-dense for the portion
• Clean, honest ingredient list keeps it out of DUMP territory

Ingredients (4)

• Wheat Flour (enriched with Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin) (moderate) — Refined white flour; the added calcium, iron and B-vitamins are legally required fortification, not a health bonus. Spikes blood sugar fast.
• Butter (milk) 34% (moderate) — Real dairy butter, a whole ingredient, but it's a large dose of saturated fat and calories.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.