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Lunds & Byerlys
Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies
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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils and banned-abroad additives (4 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
Label checked 2026-10-20. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores
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Ingredients
Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Label checked2026-10-20 · US
PATENT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR NIACIN, IRON, POTASSIUM BROMATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), POWDERED SUGAR (SUCROSE, CORNSTARCH), MARGARINE (VEGETABLE OIL BLEND [INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL], WATER, SALT, MONO& DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PALM OIL, LEMON JUICE, LEMON RAPPE (LEMON PEEL, SUGAR, WATER, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], BETA CAROTENE, SALT, GLYCERIN, TURMERIC (COLOR).
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2654598, data date 2023-10-26, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-20. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (25 g, 2 Cookies) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Total fat | 28 g | 7 g |
| Saturated fat | 14 g | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 60 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 52 g | 13 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 20 g | 5 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 4 g | 1 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 52 g | 13 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these cookies
The recorded ingredient label lists 6 ingredients, led by patent flour, powdered sugar and margarine. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (powdered sugar and lemon rappe), seed oils, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils and banned-abroad additives. For these cookies, the comparison that matters most is flour and fat: read the exact flour base and named fat in the cookie.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oil blend [interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil]).
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (sodium benzoate [preservative) and potassium sorbate [preservative]).
- Worth checkingLists hydrogenated oils (hydrogenated cottonseed oil).
- Worth checkingLists banned-abroad additives (potassium bromate).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: powdered sugar and lemon rappe (first appears at position 2 of 6).
- Good to knowOils named on the label: soybean oil, cottonseed oil and palm oil.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention wheat and soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
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- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil blend [interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil].
- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists sodium benzoate [preservative) and potassium sorbate [preservative].
- You avoid hydrogenated oils: the recorded label lists hydrogenated cottonseed oil.
- You avoid banned-abroad additives: the recorded label lists potassium bromate.
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- Flour and fat. Read the exact flour base and named fat in the cookie.
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- Fillings and coatings. Check chocolate chips, fillings and other inclusions as well as the dough.
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References
- Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2654598) USDA FoodData Central
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Food allergies and allergen labeling U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Gluten-free labeling of foods U.S. Food and Drug Administration
These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-20. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: PATENT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR NIACIN, IRON, POTASSIUM BROMATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), POWDERED SUGAR (SUCROSE, CORNSTARCH), MARGARINE (VEGETABLE OIL BLEND [INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL], WATER, SALT, MONO& DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PALM OIL, LEMON JUICE, LEMON RAPPE (LEMON PEEL, SUGAR, WATER, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], BETA CAROTENE, SALT, GLYCERIN, TURMERIC (COLOR).
Is Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils and banned-abroad additives (4 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 39 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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