Pickled Gherkins

Barcode 5011673103931

Yes — Pickled Gherkins is ultra-processed.

This is an ultra-processed food because it contains industrial additives such as flavouring and a color additive (E101, riboflavin). Flavouring is a formulated additive used to modify taste, and colorings are added to enhance appearance, both characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

gherkins (55%)
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

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

colour: e101

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). This is an ultra-processed food because it contains industrial additives such as flavouring and a color additive (E101, riboflavin). Flavouring is a formulated additive used to modify taste, and colorings are added to enhance appearance, both characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.