Tesco

Crinkle cut gherkins

Barcode 5053947905728

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No — Crinkle cut gherkins is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, traditional ingredients.

Crinkle Cut Gherkins are not ultra-processed. They contain gherkins, water, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seed, calcium chloride, and dill extract. These are simple culinary ingredients and traditional preservation ingredients; calcium chloride is a basic firming agent and does not indicate an industrial formulation under the specified criteria.

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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). Crinkle Cut Gherkins are not ultra-processed. They contain gherkins, water, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seed, calcium chloride, and dill extract. These are simple culinary ingredients and traditional preservation ingredients; calcium chloride is a basic firming agent and does not indicate an industrial formulation under the specified criteria.

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.