Garners

Pickled Shallots

Barcode 5023746473285

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Yes — Pickled Shallots is ultra-processed.

Contains barley malt vinegar, which is an industrially processed malt-based vinegar used as an acidulant and flavouring, making the product ultra-processed under NOVA. Other ingredients (shallots, sugar, water, sea salt, spices) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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shallots

A small bulbous member of the onion family with a milder, sweeter flavour than onions; used fresh or cooked.
OK

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

water

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

sea salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

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Common questions about Pickled Shallots

Is Pickled Shallots ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Shallots by Garners is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains barley malt vinegar, which is an industrially processed malt-based vinegar used as an acidulant and flavouring, making the product ultra-processed under NOVA. Other ingredients (shallots, sugar, water, sea salt, spices) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients.

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.