By Sainsbury's

REAL MAYO

Barcode 01219135

Scanned 20 times by Nomi users

Yes — REAL MAYO is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed (canola). Used for frying, cooking, and dressing.
OK

water

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

free range pasteurised egg

A whole eggs used as a food ingredient. Pasteurised to reduce microbial load; contains 8% of the product as this ingredient percentage.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

stabiliser: xanthan gum; flavouring (mustard)

A combined additive mixture where xanthan gum acts as a thickener/stabiliser and mustard flavoring provides a mustard taste.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Sauces, Condiments & Spreads →

Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about REAL MAYO

Is REAL MAYO ultra-processed?

Yes — REAL MAYO by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener) and unspecified flavouring, which are industrial additives according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in REAL MAYO are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in REAL MAYO as an ultra-processed marker: stabiliser: xanthan gum; flavouring (mustard). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.