Hellman’s

hellmanns plant based

Barcode 8720182789662

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Yes — hellmanns plant based is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified starch, xanthan gum as a thickener, calcium disodium EDTA as an antioxidant, and natural flavourings. These additives and industrial formulations place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

rapeseed oil (52%)
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

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

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

natural flavourings (contain mustard)
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
UPF

xanthan gum

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

calcium disodium edta

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

paprika extract. hellmann's vegan alternative to mayonnaise

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Common questions about hellmanns plant based

Is hellmanns plant based ultra-processed?

Yes — hellmanns plant based by Hellman’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified starch, xanthan gum as a thickener, calcium disodium EDTA as an antioxidant, and natural flavourings. These additives and industrial formulations place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in hellmanns plant based are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in hellmanns plant based as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, xanthan gum, 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.