Hollandaise sauce

Barcode 5010251904076

Yes — Hollandaise sauce is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), stabiliser (xanthan gum), acidity regulator (citric acid), preservative (potassium sorbate), and lemon oil. These extracted/industrial additives and refined syrups make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salted butter

A dairy fat made from cream, typically salted for taste; contains butter (milk) and salt (the 5% likely refers to salt content).
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
UPF

glucose-fructose syrup

A refined sweet syrup composed of glucose and fructose, commonly used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

dried egg yolk

Powdered yolk from chicken eggs, used as an ingredient or emulsifier in foods.
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

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

lemon oil

A volatile essential oil extracted from lemon peels, used as a citrus flavoring or aroma in foods.
UPF

lutein colour

A food colorant derived from or containing lutein, used to impart yellow-orange coloration in foods.

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Common questions about Hollandaise sauce

Is Hollandaise sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Hollandaise sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including glucose-fructose syrup (an industrially processed sugar), stabiliser (xanthan gum), acidity regulator (citric acid), preservative (potassium sorbate), and lemon oil. These extracted/industrial additives and refined syrups make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA-style criteria.

Which ingredients in Hollandaise sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Hollandaise sauce as ultra-processed markers: glucose-fructose syrup, stabiliser (xanthan gum), potassium sorbate, lemon oil, lutein colour. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.