Branston Original Pickle

Sweet-tangy vegetable pickle relish · Branston · Spreads & condiments

must-try

Why it's worth it

Made since 1922, Branston is the relish that belongs in a cheese sandwich and a pub ploughman's lunch. Czechs have nothing like this dark, sweet vegetable pickle.

Taste

Chunky diced vegetables in a dark, sticky, sweet-and-sour spiced sauce; chutney-like

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homerare or import-only in Czechia

Reviewers rave about it3 sourced review quotes on file

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Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 9 of 10 on our published rubric.

Nutrition

Nutri-Score CAverage nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value582.7 kJ · 133.3 kcal

Fats0 gincluding saturated fatty acids0 g

Carbohydrates33.3 gincluding sugars33.3 g

Protein0 g

Salt0.9 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Tesco

Sainsbury's

Asda

Morrisons

Co-op€EAN 5060336505025

If you know Czech shelves

No CZ analog; Czech pickles are sour, this is a sweet-spiced chutney

Sources

“Branston original pickle dates back to 1922.”
souvenirfinder.com (blog)
“Made from crunchy vegetables including carrot, rutabaga, onion, and cauliflower, which are cut into small chunks and stirred through a jammy, sticky, sweet-meets-sour glaze, Branston pickle provides some much-needed pep and perk to accompany any ploughman's, thick slice of ham, or creamy quiche.”
www.tastingtable.com (blog)
“Branston Pickle is a sweet and tangy relish that elevates cold cuts, cheese, and sandwiches, especially in a ploughman's lunch.”
www.thegreatbritishshop.ca (retailer)

Curated 2026-09-23. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.