Achard de Légumes — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Achard de Légumes by Royal Bourbon OKAY — score 62/90.

A genuinely vegetable-forward Creole pickle (81% veg) with a short, recognizable ingredient list and no artificial additives. The catch is added sunflower oil and salt, which push the calories and sodium up for a condiment.

Why this verdict

• 81% real vegetables, recognizable whole-food base
• No artificial colors, flavors or emulsifiers
• Added sunflower oil bumps calories and refined fat
• Salted condiment, sodium adds up if you eat a lot
• Only additive is ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

Ingredients (10)

• Vegetables (carrot, cabbage, green bean, cucumber) 81% (safe) — Real whole vegetables make up the bulk of the jar, bringing fiber, potassium and micronutrients.
• Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil; fine in the modest amounts used here.
• ONION) (safe) — Whole vegetable aromatic.
• vinegar (safe) — Mild preservative and flavor enhancer.
• ginger (safe) — Whole spice, digestive benefit.
• GARLIC (safe) — Real aromatic. Whole food.
• Turmeric (safe) — Natural yellow color and a mild anti-inflammatory spice.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Chili / green chili (safe) — Whole spice for heat, no concern.
• Ascorbic acid (antioxidant) (safe) — Vitamin C used as an antioxidant to protect flavor and color.