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Light Mayonnaise by Hellmans,Unilever,Hellman's
Hellmans,Unilever,Hellman's

Light Mayonnaise

Barcode 5000184321606
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Light Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed additives: modified corn starch, thickener (guar gum, xanthan gum), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), natural mustard flavouring, and paprika extract (pre-identified UPF). These industrial additives and flavourings make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A pressed oil from rapeseed (canola); widely used culinary oil rich in unsaturated fats.
  • OK
    spirit vinegar
    A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
  • UPF
    modified corn starch
    A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
  • 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.
  • OK
    pasteurised free range egg yolk (1,5%)
  • OK
    cream powder (contains milk )
  • OK
    citrus fibre
    Fibrous material derived from citrus fruits, used as dietary fiber and texturizer in foods.
  • OK
    thickener (guar gum, xanthan gum)
  • OK
    mustard flour
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
  • UPF
    calcium disodium edta
    A chelating agent and antioxidant used in small amounts in food to bind trace metals and extend shelf-life.
  • OK
    natural mustard flavouring
  • 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 Light Mayonnaise

Is Light Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Light Mayonnaise by Hellmans,Unilever,Hellman's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed additives: modified corn starch, thickener (guar gum, xanthan gum), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), natural mustard flavouring, and paprika extract (pre-identified UPF). These industrial additives and flavourings make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Light Mayonnaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Light Mayonnaise as ultra-processed markers: modified corn starch, calcium disodium edta, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Light Mayonnaise?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including SO organic Mayonnaise by Sainsbury's, Real Mayonnaise by Stokes, Duchy Organic Mayonnaise by Waitrose & Partners. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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