Is Mezita Sliced Japapeno Peppers ultra-processed?

480g/240g when drained Pickled vegetables Sold in the United Kingdom and France

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Salt (processing marker), Firming Agent (ultra-processing marker) (Calcium Chloride (e509))

Additives: E509 Calcium chloride

As written on the pack

Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Firming Agent: Calcium Chloride (E509).

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

Firming agent Firming agents keep fruit and vegetable tissue crisp or firm through processing and storage.

1 ingredient that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 78th. 47% of the pickled vegetables here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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