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Garlic Mayonnaise by Waitrose
Waitrose

Garlic Mayonnaise

Barcode 5000169640890
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Garlic Mayonnaise is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists solely of basic culinary ingredients: rapeseed oil, water, white wine vinegar, pasteurised eggs and yolks, sugar, salt, lemon juice, garlic purée, parsley, and lemon zest. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups. According to NOVA, this would be classified as a processed food (group 3), not an ultra-processed food.

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Common questions about Garlic Mayonnaise

Is Garlic Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

No — Garlic Mayonnaise by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists solely of basic culinary ingredients: rapeseed oil, water, white wine vinegar, pasteurised eggs and yolks, sugar, salt, lemon juice, garlic purée, parsley, and lemon zest. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or industrial sugar syrups. According to NOVA, this would be classified as a processed food (group 3), not an ultra-processed food.

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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