Laila

Punjabi Mixed Pickle

Barcode 5020580198251

No — Punjabi Mixed Pickle is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists primarily of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: vegetables (mango, lime, chilli, carrot, ginger, lotus stem), sunflower oil, salt, mustard, spices, and herbs. The only additive listed is acetic acid as an acidity regulator, which is a simple organic acid commonly used in pickling and is not, by itself, considered a marker of ultra-processing under the given criteria. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mango (25%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

lime (14%)
OK

chilli (13%)
OK

salt

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

carrot

A orange root vegetable, commonly used fresh or cooked.
OK

ginger (3%)
OK

lotus stem (3%)
OK

acetic acid

Acidity regulator and acidulant used in foods; a basic chemical ingredient.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
OK

spices (turmeric powder, chilli powder)
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.
OK

fenugreek
OK

whole anis (star anise)
UPF

asafoetida

A resinous spice derived from the Ferula plant, typically used in Indian cooking as a potent, sulfurous-smelling flavor enhancer often used in small amounts in spice blends and tempering oils.

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Common questions about Punjabi Mixed Pickle

Is Punjabi Mixed Pickle ultra-processed?

No — Punjabi Mixed Pickle by Laila is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists primarily of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients: vegetables (mango, lime, chilli, carrot, ginger, lotus stem), sunflower oil, salt, mustard, spices, and herbs. The only additive listed is acetic acid as an acidity regulator, which is a simple organic acid commonly used in pickling and is not, by itself, considered a marker of ultra-processing under the given criteria. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorings, flavor enhancers, or refined industrial syrups. Therefore, this product is not classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Which ingredients in Punjabi Mixed Pickle are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Punjabi Mixed Pickle as an ultra-processed marker: asafoetida. 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.