Why is Cornichons très fins pasteurisés au vinaigre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it is a packaged, pasteurised product that combines multiple refined ingredients and undergoes industrial processing; the label lists no artificial food additives, only a natural flavouring, but it does contain mustard seeds and sulphite preservatives, which count as processing aids.

How does the salt content of this pickled cucumber affect people with hypertension or a low‑sodium diet?

With 2 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides about one‑third of the recommended maximum daily salt intake (6 g); consuming several servings can quickly exceed limits, so it should be eaten sparingly by those monitoring blood pressure.

Is this cornichon product suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients – cucumbers, water, alcohol vinegar, onions, salt, mustard seeds, coriander, allspice, pepper and natural flavouring – are plant‑based, so the product is vegan, though it contains sulphites and mustard which may be concerns for people with specific allergies.

U • 530 g

Cornichons très fins pasteurisés au vinaigre bocal de 530g

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Product Insights

These ultra‑processed pickled gherkins are marketed as very fine, pasteurised cucumber spears in a 530 g glass jar. They belong to the salty snacks group, carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified as NOVA 4, offering very low fat, saturated fat, sugars and calories while providing modest fiber and protein but a relatively high salt level of 2 g per 100 g. The product is vegan and contains mustard and sulphite preservatives, which may be problematic for those with specific allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal18 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates1.3 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical foods, this pickled cucumber contains far less fat, saturated fat, sugar and calories per 100 g, while its salt level is slightly below average but still relatively high.

Ingredients

Cornichons 51,9% (contient des SULFITES), eau, vinaigre d'alcool 4,1%, oignons, sel, graines de MOUTARDE jaune et noire 0,5%, coriandre, piment Jamaïque, poivre, arôme naturel.

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Cornichons très fins pasteurisés au vinaigre bocal de 530g

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal18 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates1.3 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical foods, this pickled cucumber contains far less fat, saturated fat, sugar and calories per 100 g, while its salt level is slightly below average but still relatively high.

Ingredients

Cornichons 51,9% (contient des SULFITES), eau, vinaigre d'alcool 4,1%, oignons, sel, graines de MOUTARDE jaune et noire 0,5%, coriandre, piment Jamaïque, poivre, arôme naturel.

84%

35%

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