Pickled Jalapeños

Barcode 6007788005856

Yes — Pickled Jalapeños is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes natural flavors, which are industrially produced flavoring additives under NOVA. Other ingredients (jalapeno peppers, water, sugar, vinegar, salt, spices) are basic culinary ingredients and would not on their own make this product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

jalapeno peppers
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

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

natural flavors

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to add or enhance aroma and taste; can include essential oils, extracts, or other natural flavor compounds.

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Common questions about Pickled Jalapeños

Is Pickled Jalapeños ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Jalapeños is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes natural flavors, which are industrially produced flavoring additives under NOVA. Other ingredients (jalapeno peppers, water, sugar, vinegar, salt, spices) are basic culinary ingredients and would not on their own make this product UPF.

Which ingredients in Pickled Jalapeños are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pickled Jalapeños as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.