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Yes — TESCO Whole Pickled Gherkins in spirit vinegar is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an additive, firming agent E509 (calcium chloride), which is an industrially used additive, even though the rest of the ingredients are simple and minimally processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other fruit & vegetables Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Yes — TESCO Whole Pickled Gherkins in spirit vinegar by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains an additive, firming agent E509 (calcium chloride), which is an industrially used additive, even though the rest of the ingredients are simple and minimally processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pickled Gherkins by Dawtona, Sliced Gherkins by Baxters, Pickled Gherkins in Vinegar by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
