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Piccalilli

British mustard-turmeric pickle of chopped vegetables.

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About Piccalilli

Piccalilli is a British pickle made from chopped vegetables preserved in a sharp, seasoned vinegar mixture. Mustard and turmeric are characteristic ingredients, and it is commonly served with cold meats, cheese, bread, pies, and other savoury foods. It can also be used as part of a relish selection or sandwich filling.

Its flavour is tangy, pungent, and mustardy, with turmeric lending earthy spice and a bright yellow colour. The texture is usually chunky rather than smooth, with distinct pieces of vegetables that may remain crisp or become softer depending on the recipe, pickling time, and cut size.

Piccalilli is generally sold in jars, either with a thick coating of pickle paste or with some vinegar visible around the vegetables. Common ingredients include cauliflower, onion, cucumber, beans, or other firm vegetables. It is eaten cold, usually drained or spooned directly from the jar.

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Piccalilli nutrition & diet

Piccalilli nutritional value

Reference: Piccalilli

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the stated reference food.

Calories
84kcal
Protein
1.0g
Carbs
17.6g
Fat
0.5g

Reference example for the named food and preparation, per 100 g edible portion. This is not a universal value for every recipe or brand; packaged products should be compared with their own label. CoFID 2021 food code 17-702. Carbohydrate follows the dataset’s available-carbohydrate convention. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/.

Portions & preparation

Match the specific piccalilli recipe and drained or undrained serving form. Chopped vegetables, mustard, turmeric, vinegar, sugar, salt, and thickening ingredients vary by producer and region. Assess the relish separately from cheese, meats, sandwiches, or other foods it accompanies.

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Diet considerations

Piccalilli is plant-based when its vegetables and sauce contain no animal additions, but the recipe must be checked. Compatibility changes with dairy, egg, gelatin, or other additions and with cereal-based accompaniments such as sandwiches or pastry. Sugar, salt, and thickener choices also vary by formulation.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: UK Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), 2021 — Piccalilli ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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