Pickled Gherkins

Barcode 5000409000132

Yes — Pickled Gherkins is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent) and stabiliser: calcium chloride. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives used primarily for sensory or shelf-life purposes makes the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gherkins (sulphites)
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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
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.
OK

stabiliser: calcium chloride
UPF

flavouring

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

colour: riboflavin

Common questions about Pickled Gherkins

Is Pickled Gherkins ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Gherkins is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent) and stabiliser: calcium chloride. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives used primarily for sensory or shelf-life purposes makes the product ultra-processed.

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 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.