
Product Insights
French pickled gherkins are a plant-based snack presented in a glass jar with a metal cap. They belong to the salty snacks group, carry a Nutri-Score of C and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4); they are low in fat, saturated fat and sugars but contain 1.9 g of salt per 100 g, which is considered high for a snack. The product offers a crisp, vinegary flavor with a modest protein content (1.2 g per 100 g) and is free of added sugars, yet the high sodium and the processing level may be a drawback for low salt or clean label seekers.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average snack, these French gherkins deliver far fewer calories (about 17 kcal vs 210 kcal), almost no fat or saturated fat, and only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, while their 1.9 g of salt remains relatively high but still below the category average of 2.88 g.
Ingredients
Cornichons français 49%, eau", vinaigre d'alcool" 11%, oignons, vinaigre de vin blanc" 3,4%, sel", graines de moutarde jaune", échalote", arôme naturel. "Ingredients d'origine France 99,9%.
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