Sainsbury's

Pickled Gherkins in Vinegar

Barcode 00286473

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No — Pickled Gherkins in Vinegar is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients: gherkins, water, salt, sugar, spirit vinegar, dried onions, red bell peppers, mustard seeds, and dill seeds. The only additive is potassium metabisulphite, a preservative, which alone does not make the product ultra-processed under the given rules, as there are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or industrially refined syrups/oils present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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gherkins (gherkins)
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water

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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preservative (potassium metabisulphite (_sulphites_))
OK

sugar

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

Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
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red bell peppers
OK

_mustard_ seeds
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dill seeds

Small, aromatic seeds of the Anethum graveolens plant, offering a fresh, slightly bitter, aniselike taste; common in pickling, seasoning blends, and breads.

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Common questions about Pickled Gherkins in Vinegar

Is Pickled Gherkins in Vinegar ultra-processed?

No — Pickled Gherkins in Vinegar by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients: gherkins, water, salt, sugar, spirit vinegar, dried onions, red bell peppers, mustard seeds, and dill seeds. The only additive is potassium metabisulphite, a preservative, which alone does not make the product ultra-processed under the given rules, as there are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or industrially refined syrups/oils present.

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.