Morrisons

Mayo

Barcode 5010525250007

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mayo is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: stabiliser (xanthan gum), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), flavouring, and sugar syrup. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

rapeseed oil (72%)
OK

water

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

free range egg yolk (egg yolk, salt)
OK

sugar syrup (sugar, water)
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

free range egg
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

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

calcium disodium edta

A chelating agent and antioxidant used in small amounts in food to bind trace metals and extend shelf-life.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Mayo

Is Mayo ultra-processed?

Yes — Mayo by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: stabiliser (xanthan gum), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), flavouring, and sugar syrup. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mayo are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Mayo as ultra-processed markers: stabiliser (xanthan gum), calcium disodium edta, flavouring, colour (paprika extract). 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.