Baxters

Sliced Gherkins

Barcode 5012426360007

No — Sliced Gherkins is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic foods and traditional culinary ingredients: gherkins, water, sugar, spirit vinegar, herbs/spices, and salt. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, flavorings, etc.), so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

gherkins
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

dill seeds

Small, aromatic seeds of the Anethum graveolens plant, offering a fresh, slightly bitter, aniselike taste; common in pickling, seasoning blends, and breads.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

ground cinnamon

A spice derived from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, ground into fine powder for flavoring and aroma in foods.

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Common questions about Sliced Gherkins

Is Sliced Gherkins ultra-processed?

No — Sliced Gherkins by Baxters is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic foods and traditional culinary ingredients: gherkins, water, sugar, spirit vinegar, herbs/spices, and salt. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup, maltodextrin, flavorings, etc.), so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

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.