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Yes — Real Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.
Not ideal for everyday use because it contains several industrial additives.
Real Mayonnaise is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavourings, antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), and paprika extract. These industrial additives are UPF ingredients under the NOVA classification guidance. The rapeseed and sunflower oils, eggs, vinegar, sugar, salt, water, and lemon juice concentrate do not independently determine the UPF classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Whole Grain Mustard
Bramwells
Not UPF
Lemon curd
Bonne Maman
Not UPF
Real Ketchup 485 g
Stokes
Not UPF
double concentré de tomates bio
Mutti
Not UPF
Passata
Cirio
Not UPF
Fiery Goan Curry
The Spice Tailor
Not UPF
Sun dried dried tomato pesto
Filippo Berio
Not UPF
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Houmous
Waitrose
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Tomato Ketchup
Heinz
Not UPF
Yes — Real Mayonnaise by Hellmann's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Real Mayonnaise is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavourings, antioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA), and paprika extract. These industrial additives are UPF ingredients under the NOVA classification guidance. The rapeseed and sunflower oils, eggs, vinegar, sugar, salt, water, and lemon juice concentrate do not independently determine the UPF 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.