Branston

Piccalilli

Barcode 5060336501287

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Yes — Piccalilli is ultra-processed.

Product contains modified maize starch, an industrially processed additive, which makes it UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (vegetables, sugar, vinegar, rice flour, mustard flour, spices), but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

vegetables (36%) (cauliflower florets, onion, gherkin, silverskin onion, cauliflower)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

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

salt

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

_mustard flour_
OK

spices (ground turmeric, ground ginger)
OK

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used as a colorant and nutrient in foods; commonly added for yellow-orange color.
OK

cinnamon extract

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Common questions about Piccalilli

Is Piccalilli ultra-processed?

Yes — Piccalilli by Branston is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains modified maize starch, an industrially processed additive, which makes it UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed (vegetables, sugar, vinegar, rice flour, mustard flour, spices), but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Piccalilli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Piccalilli as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Piccalilli?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Classic piccalilli by Marks & Spencer, piccalilli, Picalilli. 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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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.

Piccalilli

Ingredients

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Common questions about Piccalilli

Is Piccalilli ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Piccalilli are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Piccalilli?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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