Essential Waitrose, Waitrose

Mayonnaise

Barcode 5000169020074

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient in this system. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items (oil, eggs, vinegar, lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, salt, mustard extract), but the presence of paprika extract makes the product UPF according to the provided rules.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

rapeseed seed oil
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
OK

spirit vinegar

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

water

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

pasteurised free range egg yolk

Pasteurised egg yolk from free-range hens, used as a base ingredient or in custards and sauces.
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
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.
UPF

mustard extract

Concentrated flavor extracted from mustard seeds, used as a seasoning/flavoring agent.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

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Common questions about Mayonnaise

Is Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Mayonnaise by Essential Waitrose, Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains paprika extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient in this system. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items (oil, eggs, vinegar, lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, salt, mustard extract), but the presence of paprika extract makes the product UPF according to the provided rules.

Which ingredients in Mayonnaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mayonnaise as ultra-processed markers: mustard extract, paprika extract. 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.