M&S Food

Classic Mayo

Barcode 29339181

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Yes — Classic Mayo is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives: xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener), “antioxidant: e392” (an additive), and flavourings. According to the NOVA criteria and the given rules, the presence of these extracted/industrial additives and flavourings makes the overall product an ultra-processed food (UPF), even though it also contains basic ingredients like oil, egg, vinegar, salt and sugar.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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

pasteurised egg (6%)
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

pasteurised egg yolk (1.5%)
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

concentrated lemon juice stabiliser: xanthan gum
OK

antioxidant: e392
OK

flavourings (contain mustard)

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Common questions about Classic Mayo

Is Classic Mayo ultra-processed?

Yes — Classic Mayo by M&S Food is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains several industrial additives: xanthan gum (a stabiliser/thickener), “antioxidant: e392” (an additive), and flavourings. According to the NOVA criteria and the given rules, the presence of these extracted/industrial additives and flavourings makes the overall product an ultra-processed food (UPF), even though it also contains basic ingredients like oil, egg, vinegar, salt and sugar.

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.