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Real Mayonnaise by Batts
Batts

Real Mayonnaise

Barcode 4056489519706
Scanned  75  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Real Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including stabiliser: xanthan gum, antioxidant: calcium disodium EDTA, colour: paprika extract, and mustard oil flavouring (a flavoring additive). Such stabilisers, antioxidants, and flavourings are hallmark UPF ingredients under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    9% egg mix (pasteurized free range egg, pasteurized free range salted egg yolk [egg yolk, salt])
    A processed egg-based ingredient containing pasteurized free-range eggs and salted egg yolk; used as a ready-to-use egg mix.
  • 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
    xanthan gum (stabiliser)
    A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
  • UPF
    calcium disodium edta
    A synthetic chelating agent used as an antioxidant and stabilizer in some processed foods to prevent metal ion catalyzed reactions. It is a food additive (antioxidant/chelator).
  • UPF
    mustard oil flavouring
    A flavouring derived from mustard oil used to impart mustard flavor; considered a food flavoring.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Real Mayonnaise

Is Real Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Real Mayonnaise by Batts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including stabiliser: xanthan gum, antioxidant: calcium disodium EDTA, colour: paprika extract, and mustard oil flavouring (a flavoring additive). Such stabilisers, antioxidants, and flavourings are hallmark UPF ingredients under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Real Mayonnaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Real Mayonnaise as ultra-processed markers: xanthan gum (stabiliser), calcium disodium edta, mustard oil flavouring, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Real Mayonnaise?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including SO organic Mayonnaise by Sainsbury's, Real Mayonnaise by Stokes, Duchy Organic Mayonnaise by Waitrose & Partners. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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