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Real Mayonnaise by Hellmann's
Hellmann's

Real Mayonnaise

Barcode 8722700479475
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Real Mayonnaise is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the following industrial additives and formulations: flavourings (an added flavouring agent), antioxidant (calcium disodium edta) used as a preservative/chelator, and paprika extract used as a colour/flavour extract. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, these extracted and synthesized additives make the product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients (rapeseed oil, egg, vinegar, sugar, salt, lemon juice concentrate, sunflower oil) are basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary vegetable oil pressed from rapeseed (canola). Used for frying, cooking, and dressing.
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    egg yolk (7,9%)
  • 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.
  • 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
    lemon juice concentrate
    Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    calcium disodium edta
    A chelating agent and antioxidant used in small amounts in food to bind trace metals and extend shelf-life.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Real Mayonnaise

Is Real Mayonnaise ultra-processed?

Yes — Real Mayonnaise by Hellmann's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains the following industrial additives and formulations: flavourings (an added flavouring agent), antioxidant (calcium disodium edta) used as a preservative/chelator, and paprika extract used as a colour/flavour extract. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, these extracted and synthesized additives make the product ultra-processed, even though many other ingredients (rapeseed oil, egg, vinegar, sugar, salt, lemon juice concentrate, sunflower oil) are basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Real Mayonnaise are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Real Mayonnaise as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, calcium disodium edta, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Real Mayonnaise?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including SO organic Mayonnaise by Sainsbury's, Real Mayonnaise by Stokes, Duchy Organic Mayonnaise by Waitrose & Partners. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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