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Crosse And Blackwell Branston Pickle 720G

Barcode 5060336505063

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Yes — Crosse And Blackwell Branston Pickle 720G is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch and flavouring, which are industrial additives used for texture and flavour. Other ingredients like sulphite ammonia caramel colour and the preservative sodium metabisulphite in the date paste are also extracted/industrial additives, reinforcing the UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetables in variable proportions (54%) : carrot
OK

rutabaga
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

cauliflower

A white, compact head of flowering curd with edible florets; a common vegetable used fresh, roasted, steamed, or puréed.
OK

marrow
OK

gherkin
OK

sugar

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

barley malt vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting barley malt with acetic acid bacteria to create a tangy, acidic liquid used in pickling, condiments, and dressings.
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

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

modified maize starch

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

date paste (dates, rice flour, apple pulp (apple, preservative : sodium metabisulphite), salt, tomato paste, dried spices, lemon juice concentrate)
OK

onion powder (sulphite ammonia caramel)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

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Common questions about Crosse And Blackwell Branston Pickle 720G

Is Crosse And Blackwell Branston Pickle 720G ultra-processed?

Yes — Crosse And Blackwell Branston Pickle 720G by Mizkan is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch and flavouring, which are industrial additives used for texture and flavour. Other ingredients like sulphite ammonia caramel colour and the preservative sodium metabisulphite in the date paste are also extracted/industrial additives, reinforcing the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Crosse And Blackwell Branston Pickle 720G are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crosse And Blackwell Branston Pickle 720G as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.