Pickled Beetroot

Barcode 00489515

No — Pickled Beetroot is not ultra-processed.

The product appears to be a simple pickled vegetable product. All ingredients are basic culinary items: beetroot, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, juniper berry, and black pepper. None are industrial formulations or ultra-processed additives (no emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavourings, or processing aids). Therefore, under NOVA, this would be classified as a minimally processed or processed food, but not an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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beetroot (98%)
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red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

sugar

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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juniper berry
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Pickled Beetroot

Is Pickled Beetroot ultra-processed?

No — Pickled Beetroot is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product appears to be a simple pickled vegetable product. All ingredients are basic culinary items: beetroot, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, juniper berry, and black pepper. None are industrial formulations or ultra-processed additives (no emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavourings, or processing aids). Therefore, under NOVA, this would be classified as a minimally processed or processed food, but not an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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.