Sainsbury's

SO organic Mayonnaise

Barcode 01784060

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No — SO organic Mayonnaise is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This mayonnaise is not ultra-processed because it uses simple culinary ingredients: organic sunflower oil, pasteurised egg yolk, water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. It contains no artificial or natural flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, hydrogenated oils, or other industrial additives associated with NOVA ultra-processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

sunflower oil

A refined vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

pasteurized organic egg yolk

Yolk from organic eggs that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used in sauces, dressings, and baking.
OK

water

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

organic spirit vinegar

Vinegar produced by fermenting ethanol (spirit) to acetic acid; used as a seasoning, pickling, and preservative.
OK

organic sugar

Raw or refined sugar produced from organic sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic sweetener.
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about SO organic Mayonnaise

Is SO organic Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

No — SO organic Mayonnaise by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This mayonnaise is not ultra-processed because it uses simple culinary ingredients: organic sunflower oil, pasteurised egg yolk, water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. It contains no artificial or natural flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, hydrogenated oils, or other industrial additives associated with NOVA ultra-processing.

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.