the deli,Aldi

pickled red cabbage

Barcode 4088600571799

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No — pickled red cabbage is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list is simple and contains only basic foods and traditional pickling ingredients (red cabbage, water, spirit vinegar, sugar, sea salt). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

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red cabbage

A purple or reddish-leaved cultivar of Brassica oleracea, commonly eaten raw in salads or cooked; crunchy, mildly peppery and slightly sweet.
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water

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

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

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

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.

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Common questions about pickled red cabbage

Is pickled red cabbage ultra-processed?

No — pickled red cabbage by the deli,Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list is simple and contains only basic foods and traditional pickling ingredients (red cabbage, water, spirit vinegar, sugar, sea salt). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed ingredients, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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.