Branston

SMALL CHUNK PICKLE

Barcode 5060336505247

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Yes — SMALL CHUNK PICKLE is ultra-processed.

The pickle contains modified maize starch, sulphite ammonia caramel colour, flavouring, and the preservative sodium metabisulphite. These are industrial additives and processing aids characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so the product is classified as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

vegetables in variable proportions (54%) (carrot, onion, rutabaga, cauliflower, marrow, gherkin)
OK

sugar

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

barley malt vineqar
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 with rice flour

A spread or ingredient made from dates blended with rice flour to improve texture and binding; considered a whole-food-based sweetener blend.
OK

apple pulp (apple, preservative: sodium metabisulphite)
OK

salt

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

dried spices
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

colour (sulphite ammonia caramel) flavouring

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Common questions about SMALL CHUNK PICKLE

Is SMALL CHUNK PICKLE ultra-processed?

Yes — SMALL CHUNK PICKLE by Branston is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The pickle contains modified maize starch, sulphite ammonia caramel colour, flavouring, and the preservative sodium metabisulphite. These are industrial additives and processing aids characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so the product is classified as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in SMALL CHUNK PICKLE are ultra-processed?

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

What are healthier alternatives to SMALL CHUNK 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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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.