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Yes — Gherkins with chilli is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “flavouring,” which indicates industrial flavor additives. These extracted or synthesized additives fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria, even though the base food (pickled gherkins) and most other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.
Other cupboard staples Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Red kidney beans in water
Lidl
Not UPF
Borlotti Beans in water
Tesco
Not UPF
Haricot Beans In Water
Tesco
Not UPF
Red Kidney Beans in water
Not UPF
Biona Organic Baked Beans Classic
Biona Organic
Not UPF
Italian Chopped Tomatoes
Morrisons
Not UPF
ktc red kidney beans
ktc
Not UPF
Raisins
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Butter beans
Aldi
Not UPF
Organic Cannellini Beans in Water
Biona Organic
Not UPF
Yes — Gherkins with chilli by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “flavouring,” which indicates industrial flavor additives. These extracted or synthesized additives fall under NOVA ultra-processed criteria, even though the base food (pickled gherkins) and most other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.
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.