Batts

Lighter than light mayonaise

Barcode 4056489519737

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Yes — Lighter than light mayonaise is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, skimmed milk powder, stabilisers (diphosphates, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA, fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid), colours (titanium dioxide, carotenes), and whey powder. Modified maize starch and skimmed milk powder are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

sugar

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

4% egg mix (free range egg, free range egg yolk, salt)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt

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

dried cream (cream (milk))
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

stabiliser: diphosphates; antioxidant: fay acid esters of ascorbic acid
OK

citrus fibre (citrus fibre, sugar)
OK

colours: titanium dioxide
OK

carotenes; stabiliser: xanthan gum; preservative: potassium sorbate; concentrated lemon juice
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).

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Common questions about Lighter than light mayonaise

Is Lighter than light mayonaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Lighter than light mayonaise by Batts is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, skimmed milk powder, stabilisers (diphosphates, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA, fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid), colours (titanium dioxide, carotenes), and whey powder. Modified maize starch and skimmed milk powder are pre-identified UPF ingredients. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Lighter than light mayonaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lighter than light mayonaise as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, calcium disodium edta. 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.