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Yes — Gurken Cornichons mit feiner Honignote is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains "natürliches aroma" (natural flavouring), which is an industrially produced flavour additive and falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria. Other ingredients (cucumbers, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, honey) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of added flavouring makes the product UPF.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Organic Baked Beans
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Baked beans in tomato sauce
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Yes — Gurken Cornichons mit feiner Honignote by Freshona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains "natürliches aroma" (natural flavouring), which is an industrially produced flavour additive and falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria. Other ingredients (cucumbers, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, honey) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of added flavouring makes the product UPF.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pickled Gherkins by Dawtona, Sliced Gherkins by Baxters, Pickled Gherkins in Vinegar by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.
