Hellmann's

Garlic and Herb Sauce imp

Barcode 8712100891908

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Garlic and Herb Sauce imp is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, flavourings/favourings (industrial flavouring agents), xanthan gum (a stabilizer/thickener), sorbic acid (a preservative), and calcium disodium EDTA (an antioxidant/complexing agent). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

rapesed oil
OK

sugar

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

spirit vinegar

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

mustard (water mustard seeds)
OK

salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

spices

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

egg yolk
OK

yogurt powder (milk)

Powdered yogurt product made from milk, typically produced by fermenting milk and spray drying.
OK

garlic (0,5%)
OK

favourings
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

acids (lactic acid, citric acid)
OK

parsley (0,2%)
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
UPF

sorbic acid

Sorbic acid, a chemical preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast and fungi in foods.
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 Garlic and Herb Sauce imp

Is Garlic and Herb Sauce imp ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic and Herb Sauce imp by Hellmann's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, flavourings/favourings (industrial flavouring agents), xanthan gum (a stabilizer/thickener), sorbic acid (a preservative), and calcium disodium EDTA (an antioxidant/complexing agent). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Garlic and Herb Sauce imp are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Garlic and Herb Sauce imp as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, flavourings, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, 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?

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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.