Pickled Herring

Barcode 8710407011647

Yes — Pickled Herring is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including an artificial sweetener (sucralose) and natural flavour used as a flavoring agent.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

herring (91% of the drained weight)
OK

brine (sugar, salt, vinegar, natural flavour, artificial sweetener: sucralose, onion)
OK

mustard seed

Small mustard seeds used as a spice with a pungent, hot flavor.
OK

allspice grains
OK

white peppercorns

Dried seeds used as a spice, white variety of peppercorns.
OK

chilli peppers
OK

bay leaf

A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
OK

dried carrot

A dried form of carrot root, used as a dehydrated vegetable ingredient; retains color and some sweetness.

Common questions about Pickled Herring

Is Pickled Herring ultra-processed?

Yes — Pickled Herring is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including an artificial sweetener (sucralose) and natural flavour used as a flavoring agent.

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.