Mrs Elswood

Haimisha Pickled Cucumbers

Barcode 50409013

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Yes — Haimisha Pickled Cucumbers is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as flavouring, which is an added flavouring agent, and acetic acid used as an acidulant. It also includes calcium chloride as a firming agent and added colour (riboflavin). These extracted and isolated additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) 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

salt

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

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many 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 (riboflavin). nighg120 allergy advice: for allergens
OK

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Common questions about Haimisha Pickled Cucumbers

Is Haimisha Pickled Cucumbers ultra-processed?

Yes — Haimisha Pickled Cucumbers by Mrs Elswood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations such as flavouring, which is an added flavouring agent, and acetic acid used as an acidulant. It also includes calcium chloride as a firming agent and added colour (riboflavin). These extracted and isolated additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Haimisha Pickled Cucumbers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Haimisha 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.