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Pickled Gherkins

Barcode 1944001000036
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Pickled Gherkins is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic vegetables (gherkins, carrot), spices, mustard, and bay leaf, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids beyond standard pickling and pasteurisation. This fits NOVA group 3 (processed) but not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    gherkins
  • OK
    pasteurised
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    mustard
    Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
  • OK
    aisle
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf from the Bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis) used as a herb to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    leaf

Common questions about Pickled Gherkins

Is Pickled Gherkins ultra-processed?

No — Pickled Gherkins is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic vegetables (gherkins, carrot), spices, mustard, and bay leaf, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids beyond standard pickling and pasteurisation. This fits NOVA group 3 (processed) but not ultra-processed.

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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