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Sandwich pickle by Tesco
Tesco

Sandwich pickle

Barcode 5057753899387
Scanned  27  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Sandwich pickle is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch (a processed thickener) and barley malt extract (an industrially processed flavoring extract), which are additives characteristic of UPFs under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    swede (sulphites)
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    courgette
    British term for zucchini, a summer squash eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    malt vinegar (barley)
    Vinegar made from malted barley, used for condiments and pickling; a traditional culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    modified maize startch
  • OK
    cauliflower
    A white, compact head of flowering curd with edible florets; a common vegetable used fresh, roasted, steamed, or puréed.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    date
  • OK
    apple
    A round, sweet to tart fruit with a crisp flesh and edible skin, commonly eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    acidity regulators (acetic acid, citric acid)
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    cloves
    Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.
  • OK
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid
    Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.

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Common questions about Sandwich pickle

Is Sandwich pickle ultra-processed?

Yes — Sandwich pickle by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch (a processed thickener) and barley malt extract (an industrially processed flavoring extract), which are additives characteristic of UPFs under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Sandwich pickle are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Sandwich pickle as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Sandwich pickle?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Farmhouse Pickle. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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