Marks & Spencer

Classic piccalilli

Barcode 00738156

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

No — Classic piccalilli is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are mostly pickled vegetables, vinegar, sugar, mustard, turmeric, and basic thickeners like corn starch and citric acid. There are no ultra-processed additives such as industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or inverted/refined syrups beyond regular sugar, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

marinated cauliflower condiment (21%)

A condiment featuring cauliflower as the main ingredient, likely fermented or pickled with other components to create a savory topping.
OK

marinated gherkin condiment (15%)

A condiment based on pickled cucumbers (cornichons) used as a tangy topping or accompaniment.
OK

apple cider vinegar

Acidic liquid produced by fermenting apples, used for flavoring and preservation.
OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

marinated white onion condiment (7%)

A condiment of pickled or marinated white onions, likely used as a tangy topping or ingredient in sauces. Contains onion as main component with marinade. Not a standalone processed food; typical culinary ingredient.
UPF

english mustard (water · mustard flour · salt · sugar · wheat flour (gluten) acidity regulator: citric acid · turmeric)

Prepared mustard condiment containing mustard powder, water, salt, sugar, wheat flour, acid regulator and turmeric. A common seasoning/condiment; can be considered a processed sauce, but basic ingredients.
OK

zucchini (5%)

Young green squash used as a vegetable, typically fresh and minimally processed.
OK

onions with yellow mustard seeds

Chopped onions with about 5% yellow mustard seeds; a combination of vegetables and spice seeds.
UPF

ginger purée with corn starch

Puree of ginger enriched with corn starch as a thickener.
OK

turmeric

Ground turmeric spice used for color and flavor.
OK

mustard flour

Powder ground from mustard seeds; a common spice used for seasoning and sauces.
OK

dehydrated red peppers

Dried red bell peppers used in spice blends, sauces, or as a flavoring ingredient.

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Common questions about Classic piccalilli

Is Classic piccalilli ultra-processed?

No — Classic piccalilli by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mostly pickled vegetables, vinegar, sugar, mustard, turmeric, and basic thickeners like corn starch and citric acid. There are no ultra-processed additives such as industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or inverted/refined syrups beyond regular sugar, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Classic piccalilli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Classic piccalilli as ultra-processed markers: english mustard (water · mustard flour · salt · sugar · wheat flour (gluten) acidity regulator: citric acid · turmeric), ginger purée with corn starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.