Pickled Cucumbers

Barcode 504040487093

Yes — Pickled Cucumbers is ultra-processed.

This is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including flavouring, a firming agent (calcium chloride), and a colour additive (titanium dioxide), which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cucumbers
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

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

mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

calcium chloride (firming agent)

Calcium chloride is an edible salt used as a firming agent in canned vegetables, pickles, and various foods.
OK

colour (titanium dioxide)

Common questions about Pickled Cucumbers

Is Pickled Cucumbers ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Cucumbers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including flavouring, a firming agent (calcium chloride), and a colour additive (titanium dioxide), which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Pickled Cucumbers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pickled Cucumbers as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.