Mrs Elswood

Sweet Pickled Cucumbers

Barcode 5000409006721

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Yes — Sweet Pickled Cucumbers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: unspecified flavouring, a firming agent (calcium chloride), and added colour (riboflavin). These extracted and isolated additives go beyond traditional pickling ingredients, placing the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cucumbers
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

flavouring

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

calcium chloride (firming agent)

Calcium chloride is an edible salt used as a firming agent in canned vegetables, pickles, and various foods.
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used as a colorant and nutrient in foods; commonly added for yellow-orange color.

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Common questions about Sweet Pickled Cucumbers

Is Sweet Pickled Cucumbers ultra-processed?

Yes — Sweet Pickled Cucumbers by Mrs Elswood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives: unspecified flavouring, a firming agent (calcium chloride), and added colour (riboflavin). These extracted and isolated additives go beyond traditional pickling ingredients, placing the product in the UPF category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sweet Pickled Cucumbers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sweet Pickled Cucumbers 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?

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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.