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Lighter than Light Mayonnaise by Bramwells,Aldi
Bramwells,Aldi

Lighter than Light Mayonnaise

Barcode 4061463483560
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Lighter than Light Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), xanthan gum (a thickener), potassium sorbate (preservative), flavouring, and calcium disodium EDTA (antioxidant/complexing agent). These are industrial formulations and additives according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 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
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    free range egg yolk
    Yolk portion from free-range eggs, comprising 2% of the product. Rich in fat and micronutrients.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    Skimmed Milk Powder
    Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
  • UPF
    xanthan gum (thickener) with concentrated lime juice
    A formulation containing a common food thickener (xanthan gum) and lime juice concentrate for flavor and acidity.
  • UPF
    potassium sorbate; citric acid; sodium acetate; flavouring (contains mustard)
    A mixture including a preservative (potassium sorbate), acid (citric acid), acidity regulator (sodium acetate) and a mustard-containing flavouring.
  • 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 Mayonnaise

Is Lighter than Light Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Lighter than Light Mayonnaise by Bramwells,Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), xanthan gum (a thickener), potassium sorbate (preservative), flavouring, and calcium disodium EDTA (antioxidant/complexing agent). These are industrial formulations and additives according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Lighter than Light Mayonnaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lighter than Light Mayonnaise as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, xanthan gum (thickener) with concentrated lime juice, potassium sorbate; citric acid; sodium acetate; flavouring (contains mustard), calcium disodium edta. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Lighter than Light 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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