Pickled Onions

Barcode 4335619113770

Yes — Pickled Onions is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Barley malt extract is also an industrial flavoring/extract. Other ingredients like silverskin onions, spirit vinegar, water, salt, sugar, acid, and sulphur dioxide (a preservative) are not by themselves UPF, but the presence of yeast extract and malt extract requires classifying the product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

silverskin onions
OK

spirit vinegar

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

water

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

salt

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

sugar

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

acid
OK

sulphur dioxide
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.

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Common questions about Pickled Onions

Is Pickled Onions ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Onions is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer considered a UPF ingredient under NOVA. Barley malt extract is also an industrial flavoring/extract. Other ingredients like silverskin onions, spirit vinegar, water, salt, sugar, acid, and sulphur dioxide (a preservative) are not by themselves UPF, but the presence of yeast extract and malt extract requires classifying the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Pickled Onions are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pickled Onions as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.