Essiggurken by Hugo Reitzel

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Essiggurken

by Hugo Reitzel 800g in Gherkins Barcode 7610161121471
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Essiggurken by Hugo Reitzel provides 37 kcal per 100 g, with 5.5 g of sugars and 0.6 g of protein. That is 41% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Gherkins category and comes in a 800g pack. Contains: mustard.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.5 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
5.5 g · Moderate
Salt
1.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 37 kcal 31 +18%
Total fat 0.5 g 0.5 −8%
Saturated fat 0 g 0.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 6.4 g 5.1 +26%
Total sugars 5.5 g 3.9 +41%
Added sugars 3.1 g 2.2 +39%
Dietary fiber 0.3 g 1 −67%
Protein 0.6 g 1 −38%
Salt 1.7 g 1.8

Category average across 750 Gherkins products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other gherkins

Calories higher 26%
Sugars higher 31%
Salt higher 46%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 76%
Fiber top 84%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Concombres, vinaigre d'alcool, eau, vinaigre de vin blanc, sucre, sel de cuisine iodé, épices et herbe aromatique (avec graines de moutarde), extraits d'épices, affermissant (chlorure de calcium), antioxydant (metabisulfite de potassium). Pasteurisé.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian
Allergens
Mustard

Additives 2

High overexposure risk
Moderate overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
800g
Labels & certifications
PasteurizedGreen Dot
Sold in
Switzerland
Barcode
7610161121471

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Essiggurken?

Essiggurken contains 37 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Essiggurken?

Essiggurken has 5.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Essiggurken healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

What allergens does Essiggurken contain?

According to the label data it contains: Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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