Heinz

heinz salad cream

Barcode 50157228

Yes — heinz salad cream is ultra-processed.

This salad cream is ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, which is an industrially processed starch ingredient used as a thickener and stabiliser. The presence of such modified starches classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though the other ingredients are mostly basic culinary components like water, vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, egg yolk, and salt.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

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

rapeseed oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from rapeseeds used for cooking; neutral flavor and high heat tolerance.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

mustard powder

Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
OK

pasteurized egg yolks

Egg yolks that have been heat-treated to kill surface bacteria; used for richness and emulsification in recipes.
OK

salt

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

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

A vitamin used as a colorant and nutrient in foods; commonly added for yellow-orange color.

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Common questions about heinz salad cream

Is heinz salad cream ultra-processed?

Yes — heinz salad cream by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This salad cream is ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, which is an industrially processed starch ingredient used as a thickener and stabiliser. The presence of such modified starches classifies the product as ultra-processed under NOVA, even though the other ingredients are mostly basic culinary components like water, vinegar, oil, sugar, mustard, egg yolk, and salt.

Which ingredients in heinz salad cream are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in heinz salad cream as an ultra-processed marker: modified starch (corn). 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.