Why is Mayonnaise à la moutarde de Dijon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined rapeseed oil, modified corn starch, added sugars, multiple vinegars and emulsifiers, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additives are E14xx (a generic food additive) and E330 (citric acid), used as a preservative and acidifier.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the product has a negligible impact on blood glucose levels, making it suitable for diabetes when consumed in moderation; however, its 1.5 g of salt per 100 g accounts for about 30 % of the recommended daily maximum, which can raise blood pressure and should be limited for hypertensive individuals.

Is the free‑range egg yolk in this mayonnaise a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the mayonnaise contains 6 % free‑range egg yolk, which is listed as an allergen, so anyone allergic to egg should avoid this product regardless of the eggs' free‑range status.

Carrefour • 718 g

Mayonnaise à la moutarde de Dijon

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Carrefour’s Dijon mustard mayonnaise is a 718 g jar of free‑range‑egg‑based sauce that combines 70 % rapeseed oil with Dijon mustard, white‑wine vinegar, sugar and a small amount of apple and lemon juice. It belongs to the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with 72 g of fat (including 6 g saturated), 1.5 g of salt, 1.2 g of sugars and 661 kcal per 100 g. The product is high in energy and saturated fat, low in fiber and protein, and contains allergens egg and mustard, while the sugar content is low but the salt level is moderate.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal661 kcal

Fat72 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates1.9 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this mayonnaise has dramatically more fat (72 g vs 12 g) and calories (661 kcal vs 183 kcal), considerably higher saturated fat (6 g vs 2.1 g), far less sugar (1.2 g vs 10.9 g) and salt (1.5 g vs 5.0 g), and minimal fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Huile de colza 70%, eau, jaune d'_œuf_ de poules élevées en plein air 6%, _moutarde_ de Dijon 5% (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant (acide citrique)), vinaigre de vin blanc, sel, vinaigre, sucre, amidon modifié de maïs, extrait de carthame, arôme naturel de _moutarde_, pomme, jus de citron concentré.

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