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Yes — Light mayonnaise is ultra-processed.
Ultra-processed; best enjoyed occasionally rather than every day.
Light mayonnaise is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified corn starch, thickeners (guar gum and xanthan gum), antioxidant calcium disodium EDTA, natural mustard flavouring, and paprika extract. These ingredients are UPF markers under the NOVA-based criteria. The remaining ingredients, such as rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, sugar, vinegar, egg yolk, mustard flour, and lemon juice concentrate, do not change the classification.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Tesco Houmous
Tesco
Not UPF
Organic Houmous
Sainsbury's,So Organic
Not UPF
Aceto Balsamico Di Modena
Acentino
Not UPF
Passata di Pomodoro
Mutti
Not UPF
Soy Sauce
Kikkoman
Not UPF
Classic Houmous
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Italian Tomato Passata
Tesco
Not UPF
Kikkoman Soyasaus glutenfrei
KIKKOMAN
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Mayonnaise
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
SMOOTH ALMOND BUTTER
pip & nut
Not UPF
Yes — Light mayonnaise by Hellmann's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Light mayonnaise is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: modified corn starch, thickeners (guar gum and xanthan gum), antioxidant calcium disodium EDTA, natural mustard flavouring, and paprika extract. These ingredients are UPF markers under the NOVA-based criteria. The remaining ingredients, such as rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, sugar, vinegar, egg yolk, mustard flour, and lemon juice concentrate, do not change 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.