Why is Cornichons Extra fins classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives are typically used in it?

The gherkins are harvested, washed, sliced thin, and then preserved in a brine containing vinegar, salt, and occasional spices; common additives may include calcium chloride for crispness and small amounts of preservatives such as potassium sorbate, which place the product in NOVA 3 – a processed category rather than a minimally processed one.

How does the salt content of Cornichons Extra fins affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 1.7 g of salt per 100 g, the pickle provides about 30 % of the daily recommended maximum sodium intake for an adult, so regular consumption can contribute significantly to total sodium load and may need to be limited for people managing high blood pressure.

Can Cornichons Extra fins be included in a vegan diet?

Yes, the product is made solely from cucumbers and plant‑based brine ingredients, containing no animal‑derived components, so it complies with vegan dietary standards.

Belle France • 350 g (égoutté : 185 g)

Cornichons Extra fins

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Cornichons Extra fins are thin pickled gherkins packaged in a 350 g glass jar, classified as a salty snack within the PNNS groups “Salty snacks” and “Salty and fatty products.” The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 8) and falls into NOVA group 3, offering very low fat (0.5 g) and sugar (0.5 g) per 100 g but a relatively high salt level (1.7 g), while also providing modest protein (1.2 g) and fiber (1.6 g). Although the glass packaging is recyclable, the high sodium content and processing limit its suitability for low‑sodium or ultra‑light diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal15 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates0.6 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar products, this pickle contains only 0.5 g of sugar versus 2.63 g, 0.5 g of fat versus 18.93 g, and 1.7 g of salt versus 2.88 g per 100 g, making it markedly lower in sugar and fat and also lower in salt than the typical range.

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Belle France

660 g (égoutté : 360 g) 720 ml