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Yes — Light Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.
Not ideal for everyday use because it contains several industrial additives.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified corn starch and paprika extract, both of which are identified as UPF ingredients. It also contains natural mustard flavouring, guar gum, xanthan gum, and calcium disodium EDTA, which are industrial flavouring, thickening, or stabilizing additives associated with ultra-processing. The rapeseed and sunflower oils, sugar, eggs, vinegar, salt, and mustard flour are not the primary reasons for the classification.
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Yes — Light Mayonnaise by Hellman's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains modified corn starch and paprika extract, both of which are identified as UPF ingredients. It also contains natural mustard flavouring, guar gum, xanthan gum, and calcium disodium EDTA, which are industrial flavouring, thickening, or stabilizing additives associated with ultra-processing. The rapeseed and sunflower oils, sugar, eggs, vinegar, salt, and mustard flour are not the primary reasons for the classification.
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.
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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.