Batts Lidl

Taco mayonnaise

Barcode 4056489561279

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Yes — Taco mayonnaise is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), xanthan gum (industrial stabiliser), potassium sorbate (preservative), calcium disodium EDTA (synthetic antioxidant/chelator), and the pre-identified UPF ingredients modified maize starch and colour: paprika extract. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed (canola). Common culinary ingredient used for frying or as a fat in foods.
OK

sugar

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

6% pasteurised free range egg
UPF

modified maize starch

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

spirit vinegar

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

salt

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

xanthan gum (stabiliser)

A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

potassium sorbate

A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
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).
OK

mustard oil
OK

allergy advice: for allergens
OK

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OK

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Common questions about Taco mayonnaise

Is Taco mayonnaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Taco mayonnaise by Batts Lidl 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 processed ingredients, including modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as a thickener and stabilizer), xanthan gum (industrial stabiliser), potassium sorbate (preservative), calcium disodium EDTA (synthetic antioxidant/chelator), and the pre-identified UPF ingredients modified maize starch and colour: paprika extract. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Taco mayonnaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Taco mayonnaise as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, xanthan gum (stabiliser), paprika extract, 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.