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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the recipe includes refined rapeseed oil, added sugars, modified starch, emulsifiers and a colourant, all of which are industrial ingredients; the label lists the additives E415 (xanthan gum) and a beta-carotene colour identified as E14xx.

How does the high saturated fat and salt content of this mayonnaise affect people with high cholesterol or hypertension?

The 5.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol levels, while 1.4 g of salt may increase blood pressure; therefore individuals with hypercholesterolemia or hypertension should consume it only occasionally and keep portion sizes small.

Is the egg yolk used in this mayonnaise a concern for people with egg allergy, and are there vegan alternatives available?

Yes, the presence of pasteurised egg yolk makes the product unsafe for anyone allergic to eggs, and vegans should look for mayonnaise made with plant-based emulsifiers that replace the egg component.

Bénédicta • 585g

Mayonnaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Bénédicta Mayonnaise is a 585 g condiment packaged in a plastic vial and belongs to the Fat and sauces group of dressings. It delivers 653 kcal per 100 g, with 71 g fat (5.4 g saturated), 1.4 g salt, 1.3 g sugars and 1.2 g protein, resulting in a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) classification. The formulation uses non-palm rapeseed oil, Dijon mustard and pasteurised egg yolks, but the high saturated fat, moderate salt and the presence of additives such as modified starch, xanthan gum (E415) and beta-carotene colour (E14xx) make it less suitable for low-fat or low-salt diets.

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 typical condiments, this mayonnaise contains far more fat (71 g vs 12 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (5.4 g vs 2.1 g), markedly less salt (1.4 g vs 5 g) and sugars (1.3 g vs 11 g), resulting in a much higher energy density (653 kcal vs 183 kcal).

Ingredients

Huile de colza 69%, eau, _moutarde_ de Dijon 5.9% (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jaunes d’_œufs_ de poules élevées en plein air pasteurisés 5%, vinaigres (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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