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Gherkin
Gherkin
Also known as: pickled or unpickled gherkin
Low concern
Pickled gherkins are a low-calorie food but tend to be high in sodium when brined. The cucumber itself provides minimal nutrients.
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What it is
Gherkins are small, immature cucumbers (often Cucumis sativus var. anguria or small cultivars) typically pickled in vinegar or brine.
Pickled condiment or salad ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium in pickled forms
What regulators actually say
"Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill: low calorie, but a typical serving provides 700+ mg sodium per 100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food vegetable; pickled cucumbers covered by 21 CFR 130.10
European Union — EFSA
Standard food vegetable
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