Bramwells

Pickled Gherkins

Barcode 4088600094663

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Yes — Pickled Gherkins is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes "flavouring," which is an industrially produced additive, even though the rest of the ingredients are simple pickling components.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gherkins
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.
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.
OK

mustard seeds (yellow)

Small round seeds with a sharp, pungent flavor used whole or ground in condiments and spice blends.
OK

dill

Fragrant herb used to flavor dishes and pickles; delicate fronds and seeds.
OK

firming agent: calcium chloride
UPF

flavouring

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

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Common questions about Pickled Gherkins

Is Pickled Gherkins ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Gherkins by Bramwells is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes "flavouring," which is an industrially produced additive, even though the rest of the ingredients are simple pickling components.

Which ingredients in Pickled Gherkins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pickled Gherkins as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Pickled Gherkins?

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.

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.

Pickled Gherkins

Ingredients

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Common questions about Pickled Gherkins

Is Pickled Gherkins ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Pickled Gherkins are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Pickled Gherkins?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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