Mustard Mayonnaise

Barcode 5000157152572

Yes — Mustard Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including modified corn flour, preservative (potassium sorbate), thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum), acid (citric acid), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), and colour (beta-carotene). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil 20%
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

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

modified corn flour

Corn starch product that has undergone physical/enzymatic modification; used as thickener.
OK

egg yolk 2.4%
OK

mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
OK

salt

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

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
UPF

guar gum and xanthan gum thickeners

Hydrocolloid thickeners used to improve texture and viscosity in foods.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
UPF

calcium disodium edta

A chelating agent and antioxidant used in small amounts in food to bind trace metals and extend shelf-life.
UPF

beta-carotene

A natural or synthetic orange pigment used as a colorant in foods and supplements.
OK

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.

Common questions about Mustard Mayonnaise

Is Mustard Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Mustard Mayonnaise is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including modified corn flour, preservative (potassium sorbate), thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum), acid (citric acid), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), and colour (beta-carotene). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mustard Mayonnaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Mustard Mayonnaise as ultra-processed markers: modified corn flour, potassium sorbate, guar gum and xanthan gum thickeners, citric acid, calcium disodium edta, beta-carotene. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.