Tesco

Crinkle cut gherkins

Barcode 5053947905728

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No — Crinkle cut gherkins is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of gherkins, water, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, mustard seed, firming agent (calcium chloride), and dill extract. These are basic culinary ingredients and a common firming salt; there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore this pickled vegetable product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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gherkin
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water

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

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

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

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

Small mustard seeds used as a spice with a pungent, hot flavor.
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calcium chloride (firming agent)

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

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Common questions about Crinkle cut gherkins

Is Crinkle cut gherkins ultra-processed?

No — Crinkle cut gherkins by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of gherkins, water, sugar, spirit vinegar, salt, mustard seed, firming agent (calcium chloride), and dill extract. These are basic culinary ingredients and a common firming salt; there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed additives. Therefore this pickled vegetable product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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?

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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.