Why is Mayonnaise classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined rapeseed oil, pasteurized egg yolk and several industrial ingredients; the label lists additives such as modified starch, xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, beta-carotene (E160a) as a colour, and unspecified flavorings, which place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

Is the mustard in this mayonnaise a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes - the product includes Dijon mustard and the allergen information specifically flags mustard, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this mayonnaise.

Based on the ingredients, is this mayonnaise suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains pasteurized egg yolk; it is keto-friendly due to its very low carbohydrate and sugar content; it is naturally gluten-free as no wheat ingredients are listed; halal suitability depends on the source and certification of the animal ingredients, which are not indicated on the label.

Bénédicta, Heinz • 400 g

Mayonnaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This 400 g mayonnaise from Benedicta and Heinz belongs to the 'Fat and sauces' and 'Dressings and sauces' groups of the French PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed), delivering about 69 g of rapeseed oil per 100 g, resulting in high total fat and saturated fat, moderate salt (1.4 g/100 g), and very low sugar. The formulation is free of preservatives, includes free-range egg yolk, mustard and beta-carotene for colour, but also contains additives such as modified starch, xanthan gum (E415) and several vinegars, and it presents a mustard allergen warning.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal653 kcal

Fat71 g

Saturated Fat5.4 g

Carbohydrates2.1 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this mayonnaise provides far more fat (~69 g vs 12 g per 100 g) and saturated fat, while containing dramatically less sugar (~0.03 g vs 11 g) and about one-third the salt (1.4 g vs 5 g).

Ingredients

Huile de colza 69%, eau, moutarde de Dijon 5,9% (eau, graine de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jaune d'oeufs de poules élevées en plein air pasteurisés, vinaigre, vinaigre d'alcool, vinaigre de vin blanc), jus de citron à base de concentré, sel, amidon modifié, épaississant: gomme xanthane, sucre, arômes, colorant: bêta carotène

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