Lidl

Sweet pickle

Barcode 20003364

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Yes — Sweet pickle is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, flavouring, ammonia caramel colour, and garlic extract. These are industrial formulations or additives according to the NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetables (54%) (carrots, swede, onion, cauliflower)
OK

sugar

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

_barley_ malt vinegar
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

apple pulp (apple, preservative: acetic acid)
OK

date paste with rice flour

A spread or ingredient made from dates blended with rice flour to improve texture and binding; considered a whole-food-based sweetener blend.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid (ethanoic acid) used as a food additive and flavoring agent in small amounts; common in vinegar. It is a basic chemical compound, not an added ultra-processed ingredient.
OK

colour: ammonia caramel; salt
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

ground mixed spices (ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, clove)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

garlic extract

A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.

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Common questions about Sweet pickle

Is Sweet pickle ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet pickle by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including modified maize starch, flavouring, ammonia caramel colour, and garlic extract. These are industrial formulations or additives according to the NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Sweet pickle are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Sweet pickle as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavouring, garlic extract. 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.