Freshona

Sliced Gherkins

Barcode 40891729

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Yes — Sliced Gherkins is ultra-processed.

Contains spice extract, an industrially processed flavoring ingredient considered ultra-processed under NOVA guidance, so the whole product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gherkins
OK

water

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

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2) colorant

Riboflavin used as a yellow-orange colorant or vitamin fortification in foods.

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Common questions about Sliced Gherkins

Is Sliced Gherkins ultra-processed?

Yes — Sliced Gherkins by Freshona is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains spice extract, an industrially processed flavoring ingredient considered ultra-processed under NOVA guidance, so the whole product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Sliced Gherkins are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to Sliced 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Sliced Gherkins

Ingredients

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Common questions about Sliced Gherkins

Is Sliced Gherkins ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Sliced Gherkins are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Sliced Gherkins?

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

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

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