Why is Mayonnaise – à la Moutarde de Dijon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are present in this product?

The product is made from refined vegetable oil, egg yolk, water, mustard, vinegar and several industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch, emulsifiers and preservatives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It contains eight additives: acidity regulator E330, antioxidant E575, preservative E202, colorants E160a and E160c, thickener E415, stabiliser E466, plus an unspecified E14xx group.

How does the high fat and saturated‑fat content of this mayonnaise affect cardiovascular health for someone on a heart‑healthy diet?

With 72 g of total fat and 5.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product is rich in fats that can raise LDL‑cholesterol when consumed in excess. For a heart‑healthy diet, it should be used sparingly and balanced with low‑fat, high‑fiber foods to avoid exceeding recommended saturated‑fat limits.

Is the mustard in this mayonnaise a problem for people with mustard allergy, and what other allergens are listed?

Yes, the product contains Dijon mustard, which is a known allergen for mustard‑sensitive individuals. In addition, egg yolk is present, making egg another declared allergen. Consumers with allergies to either ingredient should avoid this mayonnaise.

E.Leclerc, Eco+, Leclerc • 470 g

Mayonnaise - à la Moutarde de Dijon

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This Dijon‑mustard mayonnaise, sold by E.Leclerc under the Eco+ line, belongs to the fat‑and‑sauces family and carries a Nutri‑Score of E. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains eight additives, including E330, E575, E202, and colorants E160a/E160c, as well as egg‑yolk and mustard, which are declared allergens. While it provides very high fat (72 g) and saturated‑fat (5.8 g) per 100 g, its sugar (1.3 g) and salt (1.5 g) levels are relatively low, resulting in an energy density of 662 kcal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal662 kcal

Fat72 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates2.3 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this Dijon‑mustard mayonnaise contains roughly six times more fat (72 g vs 12 g per 100 g) and double the saturated fat, but its sugar and salt levels are well below typical values, while its energy content is over three times higher.

Ingredients

Huile de colza (colza origine : Europe et/ou Océanie) 70% ; eau ; jaune d'œuf (œuf origine : Europe) 5% ; moutarde de Dijon 3% (eau, graines de moutarde [origine : Amérique, Asie et/ou Europe], vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant : E330) ; vinaigre d'alcool ; sel ; sucre ; acidifiant : E575 ; colorants : E160a, E160c ; amidon modifié de maïs ; conservateur : E202 ; arôme ; épaississants : E415, E466

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