Morrisons

Gherkins

Barcode 5010251504825

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Yes — Gherkins is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: unspecified flavouring (industrial flavouring agents) and colour (curcumin as an added colour). These extracted/isolated additives place the product in NOVA 4, even though the base food (gherkins in vinegar) is otherwise minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gherkins in vinegar ingredients gherkin (53%)
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

salt

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

yellow mustard seed
OK

calcium chloride (firming agent)

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

celery seed

A dried seed of the celery plant (Apium graveolens) used as a spice or seasoning to add celery-like aroma and flavor to dishes.
UPF

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.
OK

flavouring. (- 68)

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Common questions about Gherkins

Is Gherkins ultra-processed?

Yes — Gherkins by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: unspecified flavouring (industrial flavouring agents) and colour (curcumin as an added colour). These extracted/isolated additives place the product in NOVA 4, even though the base food (gherkins in vinegar) is otherwise minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Gherkins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Gherkins as an ultra-processed marker: curcumin (color). 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.