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Olive Gherkin Pickles

Olive Gherkin Pickles

Barcode 5029223011506
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Olive Gherkin Pickles is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of water, olives, gherkins, salt, and basic acidity regulators/antioxidant (citric acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid). These are common culinary acids and vitamin C, not industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives. According to the given criteria, these do not make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    green olives (31%)
  • OK
    gherkins (21%)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (citric acid)
  • OK
    lactic acid
    A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid
    Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.

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Common questions about Olive Gherkin Pickles

Is Olive Gherkin Pickles ultra-processed?

No — Olive Gherkin Pickles is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of water, olives, gherkins, salt, and basic acidity regulators/antioxidant (citric acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid). These are common culinary acids and vitamin C, not industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed additives. According to the given criteria, these do not make the product 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.

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