Mrs Elswood

Pickled Cucumber Spears with Dill

Barcode 50409112

Yes — Pickled Cucumber Spears with Dill is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes natural dill flavouring, which is an industrial flavouring additive according to NOVA guidelines for UPF. Other ingredients like cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, calcium chloride (firming agent), and riboflavin (colour) are not in themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cucumbers
OK

spirit vinegar

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

sugar

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

natural dill flavouring
OK

calcium chloride (firming agent)

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

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used as a colorant and nutrient in foods; commonly added for yellow-orange color.

Common questions about Pickled Cucumber Spears with Dill

Is Pickled Cucumber Spears with Dill ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Cucumber Spears with Dill by Mrs Elswood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes natural dill flavouring, which is an industrial flavouring additive according to NOVA guidelines for UPF. Other ingredients like cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, calcium chloride (firming agent), and riboflavin (colour) are not in themselves ultra-processed, but the presence of flavouring is sufficient for UPF classification.

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.