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Yes — Light Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday; it contains several industrial additives.
Light mayonnaise is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified corn starch, guar gum and xanthan gum as thickeners, antioxidant E385 (calcium disodium EDTA), citrus fiber, and natural flavoring ("naturlig aroma"). These ingredients are used to modify texture, stability, preservation, or flavor beyond the basic culinary ingredients. Rapeseed oil, cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice concentrate, and paprika extract do not independently determine the classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Classic Houmous
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Italian Tomato Passata
Tesco
Not UPF
Kikkoman Soyasaus glutenfrei
KIKKOMAN
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Mayonnaise
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
SMOOTH ALMOND BUTTER
pip & nut
Not UPF
Smooth Peanut Butter No Added Palm Oil
The Foodie Market
Not UPF
Smooth peanut butter
Meridian
Not UPF
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Tesco
Not UPF
Chef Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Spreadable Lighter
Nordpak
Not UPF
Yes — Light Mayonnaise by Hellmann's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Light mayonnaise is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified corn starch, guar gum and xanthan gum as thickeners, antioxidant E385 (calcium disodium EDTA), citrus fiber, and natural flavoring ("naturlig aroma"). These ingredients are used to modify texture, stability, preservation, or flavor beyond the basic culinary ingredients. Rapeseed oil, cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice concentrate, and paprika extract do not independently determine the classification.
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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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.