Marks & Spencer

Roasted Garlic Mayo

Barcode 00819596

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Roasted Garlic Mayo is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), an industrial additive not used in home cooking.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rapeseed oil (71%)
OK

pasteurised free range egg yolk (7%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

roasted garlic purée (3%)
OK

garliç purée (3%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

yellow mustard flour
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
UPF

potassium sorbate

A widely used chemical preservative that inhibits mold, yeast and some bacteria in foods.

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Common questions about Roasted Garlic Mayo

Is Roasted Garlic Mayo ultra-processed?

Yes — Roasted Garlic Mayo by Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), an industrial additive not used in home cooking.

Which ingredients in Roasted Garlic Mayo are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Roasted Garlic Mayo as an ultra-processed marker: potassium sorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.