Ingredient

Sweet Pickle Relish

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add sweet pickle relish to provide a sweet, tangy, and crunchy texture to …

What it is

Sweet pickle relish is a condiment made from finely chopped pickled cucumbers, often combined with other vegetables like bell peppers and onions. These ingredients are typically mixed with sugar, vinegar, and various spices. It is known for its distinctive sweet and tangy flavor profile.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sweet pickle relish to provide a sweet, tangy, and crunchy texture to various dishes. It is a popular ingredient in deli salads such as macaroni salad and potato salad. It also serves as a common topping for hot dogs, hamburgers, and sandwiches, and is used in some sauces and dressings.

Health notes

Sweet pickle relish is a food product generally recognized as safe. However, it is typically high in added sugars and sodium. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. While JECFA and EFSA evaluate individual food additives, they do not typically evaluate composite food products like relish. There are no specific controversies regarding sweet pickle relish itself, beyond general dietary recommendations to moderate intake of foods high in added sugars and sodium.

Allergen info

Sweet pickle relish is not a major allergen itself. However, consumers with allergies should check ingredient labels for specific components like mustard seed or other spices, which could be allergens for some individuals.

Products containing Sweet Pickle Relish

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LIDL Classic Macaroni Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 200kcal 3.6Protein 12.9Fat 18.6Carbs

PARK STREET DELI Original Potato Salad, Original Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 171kcal 2.1Protein 8.6Fat 20.7Carbs

PARK STREET DELI Macaroni Salad With Sweet Pickles, Celery, Onions & Red Bell Peppers In A Creamy Dressing, Macaroni Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 221kcal 3.6Protein 15Fat 18.6Carbs Stater Bros. Markets Inc. Elbow Macaroni With Rich Mayonnaise, Sweet Pickles, Crisp Celery And Onion Salad, Macaroni Deli Salads High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 221kcal 3.6Protein 15Fat 18.6Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Easy Squeeze Tartar Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 226kcal 0Protein 19.4Fat 12.9Carbs

Nestle Purina PetCare Company Trader Joe's, Tartar Sauce With Dill & Jalapeno Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 300kcal 0Protein 30Fat 6.7Carbs Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. Garden-Fresh Foods, Potato Salad, Mustard, Mustard Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 150kcal 1Protein 7Fat 20Carbs Vaughan Foods Corporation Traditional Mustard Potato Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 31% DV per serving 157kcal 2.9Protein 2.5Fat 15Carbs Safeway, Inc. Potato Salad, Original Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 163kcal 1.5Protein 8.9Fat 20Carbs Bi-Lo Inc. Potato Salad, Southern Style Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 164kcal 2.9Protein 9.3Fat 17.1Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Southern Mustard Potato Salad, Classic Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 152kcal 1.5Protein 9.1Fat 16.7Carbs Infolist Corp. Plant-Based Salad Other Meats High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 186kcal 4.1Protein 12.4Fat 15.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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