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Yes — Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), flavourings, and paprika extract. These are extracted or synthesized additives used for preservation, flavour, or colour, which places the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category. While other ingredients such as rapeseed oil, eggs, vinegar, salt, sugar, and lemon juice concentrate are not UPF on their own, the presence of these UPF additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
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Yes — Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise by Hellmann's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), flavourings, and paprika extract. These are extracted or synthesized additives used for preservation, flavour, or colour, which places the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category. While other ingredients such as rapeseed oil, eggs, vinegar, salt, sugar, and lemon juice concentrate are not UPF on their own, the presence of these UPF additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise as ultra-processed markers: calcium disodium edta, flavourings, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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.
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.