gold star chip shop style pickled onions

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No — gold star chip shop style pickled onions is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are onions, water, salt, acetic acid (a basic acidity regulator), and sodium metabisulphite (a common preservative). These are simple culinary ingredients and basic food additives without ultra-processed industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or artificial sweeteners, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

water

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

salt

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

acidity regulator (acetic acid)

Acetic acid used as an acidity regulator and food additive.
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.

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Common questions about gold star chip shop style pickled onions

Is gold star chip shop style pickled onions ultra-processed?

No — gold star chip shop style pickled onions is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are onions, water, salt, acetic acid (a basic acidity regulator), and sodium metabisulphite (a common preservative). These are simple culinary ingredients and basic food additives without ultra-processed industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or artificial sweeteners, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in gold star chip shop style pickled onions are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in gold star chip shop style pickled onions as ultra-processed markers: acidity regulator (acetic acid), 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.