Waitrose & Partners

Duchy Organic Mayonnaise

Barcode 5000169199183

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No — Duchy Organic Mayonnaise is not ultra-processed.

This mayonnaise is made from basic culinary ingredients: sunflower oil, egg yolk, water, spirit vinegar, cane sugar, and salt. These are traditional kitchen staples used to make homemade mayonnaise and do not include industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially modified oils beyond standard vegetable oil refining. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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sunflower oil

A common edible oil pressed from sunflower seeds used for cooking and frying.
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pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk pasteurized for safety; used as an emulsifier and enrichening ingredient in foods.
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water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a beverage, cooking medium, and ingredient. Note: the asterisk may indicate optional or certified water, but does not change its culinary use.
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spirit vinegar

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

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
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salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to enhance flavour and preserve foods; typically sodium chloride.

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Common questions about Duchy Organic Mayonnaise

Is Duchy Organic Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

No — Duchy Organic Mayonnaise by Waitrose & Partners is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This mayonnaise is made from basic culinary ingredients: sunflower oil, egg yolk, water, spirit vinegar, cane sugar, and salt. These are traditional kitchen staples used to make homemade mayonnaise and do not include industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially modified oils beyond standard vegetable oil refining. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.