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Yes — Sandwich pickle is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday, due to industrially processed additives.
This sandwich pickle is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, an industrially modified thickener, and barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The barley malt extract is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and contributes directly to the classification. The product also contains several conventional culinary ingredients and basic acids, but these do not outweigh the UPF ingredients.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Organic Houmous ~ With added extra virgin olive oil
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Organic Tamari Soy Sauce
Yutaka
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Sainsbury's, By Sainsbury's
Not UPF
PREMIUM SOY SAUCE
LEE KUM KEE
Not UPF
Apricot Jam
Bonne Maman
Not UPF
Buttersoft
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Frank's Red Hot Original
Frank’s, French's
Not UPF
Red pepper houmous
Tesco
Not UPF
Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Houmous
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Houmous
Waitrose Duchy Organic
Not UPF
Yes — Sandwich pickle by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sandwich pickle is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, an industrially modified thickener, and barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer. The barley malt extract is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and contributes directly to the classification. The product also contains several conventional culinary ingredients and basic acids, but these do not outweigh the UPF ingredients.
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.