Heinz

Heinz mayonnaise

Barcode 5900783008222

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Heinz mayonnaise is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive antioxidant calcium disodium EDTA, an industrial preservative not used in home cooking. All it takes is one such industrial additive for a product to be considered UPF under these criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rapeseed oil

A basic vegetable oil extracted from rapeseed (canola). Used as a cooking oil or ingredient fat.
OK

water

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

pasteurised free-range egg yolk

Yolk from eggs that has been pasteurized for safety; a natural animal product used as a binding/emulsifying ingredient.
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

starch

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

salt

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

mustard seeds

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

calcium disodium edta

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

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Common questions about Heinz mayonnaise

Is Heinz mayonnaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Heinz mayonnaise by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive antioxidant calcium disodium EDTA, an industrial preservative not used in home cooking. All it takes is one such industrial additive for a product to be considered UPF under these criteria.

Which ingredients in Heinz mayonnaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Heinz mayonnaise as an ultra-processed marker: calcium disodium edta. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.