Pickled cauliflower

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Yes — Pickled cauliflower is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium metabisulphite (a preservative) and oleoresins (turmeric oleoresin, ginger oleoresin), which are industrially extracted additives used for color/flavor stabilization.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cauliflower (49%)
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

dried red bell peppers
OK

cumin seeds

Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.
OK

turmeric oleoresin
OK

ginger oleoresin. forallon d

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Common questions about Pickled cauliflower

Is Pickled cauliflower ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled cauliflower is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium metabisulphite (a preservative) and oleoresins (turmeric oleoresin, ginger oleoresin), which are industrially extracted additives used for color/flavor stabilization.

Which ingredients in Pickled cauliflower are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pickled cauliflower as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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.