Sainsbury's

Pickled Red Cabbage by Sainsbury's

Barcode 00285292

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No — Pickled Red Cabbage by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic foods and traditional pickling components: red cabbage, water, spirit vinegar, and sugar. None are industrial formulations or additives such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore this is not considered an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

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red cabbage

A purple or reddish-leaved cultivar of Brassica oleracea, commonly eaten raw in salads or cooked; crunchy, mildly peppery and slightly sweet.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.

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Common questions about Pickled Red Cabbage by Sainsbury's

Is Pickled Red Cabbage by Sainsbury's ultra-processed?

No — Pickled Red Cabbage by Sainsbury's by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic foods and traditional pickling components: red cabbage, water, spirit vinegar, and sugar. None are industrial formulations or additives such as artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore this is not considered an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.