Heinz

Seriously Good Light Mayonnaise imp

Barcode 50457045

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Seriously Good Light Mayonnaise imp is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations, including a preservative (potassium sorbate) and an antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseed (canola). Used for frying or as an ingredient in dressings.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

pasteurized egg* 3.5%
OK

spirit vinegar

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

pasteurized ecg yolk* 1%
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

preservative (potas um sanbate)
OK

mustard seeds

Dried seeds of the mustard plant used whole or ground to flavor condiments, sauces, pickles, and spice blends.
OK

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
OK

antioxidant (calcium disodium edta).**frox. freerange egps. made with free range egg. v absolutely no added colours
OK

flavours or artificial thickeners. *heinz light mayonnaise has 60% less fat than regular mayonnaise

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Common questions about Seriously Good Light Mayonnaise imp

Is Seriously Good Light Mayonnaise imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Seriously Good Light Mayonnaise imp by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives and formulations, including a preservative (potassium sorbate) and an antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.