Crucials

Crucial Garlic Mayo Sauce Squeezy 500 ml

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Yes — Crucial Garlic Mayo Sauce Squeezy 500 ml is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: modified starch, stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), and natural garlic flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

water

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

whole egg powder
OK

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid (ethanoic acid) used as a food additive and flavoring agent in small amounts; common in vinegar. It is a basic chemical compound, not an added ultra-processed ingredient.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

stabilisers (guar gum, xanthum gum)
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

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

calcium disodium edta

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

natural garlic flavouring

A flavoring addition derived from garlic, used to impart garlic aroma/flavor; typically an extracted or synthesized additive.

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Common questions about Crucial Garlic Mayo Sauce Squeezy 500 ml

Is Crucial Garlic Mayo Sauce Squeezy 500 ml ultra-processed?

Yes — Crucial Garlic Mayo Sauce Squeezy 500 ml by Crucials is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: modified starch, stabilisers (guar gum, xanthan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), and natural garlic flavouring. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Crucial Garlic Mayo Sauce Squeezy 500 ml are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Crucial Garlic Mayo Sauce Squeezy 500 ml as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium edta, natural garlic flavouring. 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.