By sainsbury's

Pickled gherkins

Barcode 00450935

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

No — Pickled gherkins is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly simple foods or basic culinary additives: gherkins, water, salt, sugar, spirit vinegar, dried onions, red bell peppers, mustard seeds, and dill seeds. The preservative potassium metabisulphite (sulphites) is a common preservative but, by itself, does not make this an ultra-processed food under the given rules, as it is not one of the specified industrial formulations like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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gherkins (gherkins, water, salt, preservative: potassium matabisulphate (sulphites))
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water

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

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
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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

Is Pickled gherkins ultra-processed?

No — Pickled gherkins by By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly simple foods or basic culinary additives: gherkins, water, salt, sugar, spirit vinegar, dried onions, red bell peppers, mustard seeds, and dill seeds. The preservative potassium metabisulphite (sulphites) is a common preservative but, by itself, does not make this an ultra-processed food under the given rules, as it is not one of the specified industrial formulations like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups.

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.