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

It is made from refined soybean oil, water, vinegar, egg yolk, mustard and a suite of industrial additives that extend shelf life and improve texture, which meets the criteria for an ultra‑processed product. The listed additives are potassium sorbate (E202), sodium benzoate (E211), potassium metabisulfite (E225), citric acid (E330), calcium disodium EDTA (E385) and xanthan gum (E415).

How does the high fat and saturated fat content of this mayonnaise affect heart‑health or weight‑management diets?

With 65 g of total fat and 9.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product is calorie‑dense and can raise LDL cholesterol when consumed in excess, making it unsuitable for heart‑healthy or low‑fat weight‑loss plans; however, its very low carbohydrate level may fit into ketogenic dietary patterns if portion sizes are controlled.

Is the egg yolk in Mayonnaise Star a concern for people with egg allergies, and are there any other common allergens present?

Yes, the product contains 6 % egg yolk, so anyone allergic to eggs should avoid it. It also includes soy oil and mustard, which are recognized allergens, and it contains added salt.

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Mayonnaise Star 400g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Mayonnaise Star 400 g is a creamy condiment classified within the ‘Fat and sauces’ PNNS group and sold as a mayonnaise. It delivers a very high fat content (65 g per 100 g) with 9.8 g saturated fat, low sugar (0.05 g) and moderate salt (1.75 g, lower than the average condiment), giving it a Nutri‑Score of E and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier. The formulation includes several additives such as potassium sorbate (E202), sodium benzoate (E211), potassium metabisulfite (E225), citric acid (E330), calcium disodium EDTA (E385) and xanthan gum (E415), which contribute to preservation and texture.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy2435 kJ

Fat65.2 g

Saturated Fat9.8 g

Carbohydrates0.2 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this mayonnaise contains about five times more fat and saturated fat, far less sugar, and roughly one‑third the salt.

Ingredients

كالسيوم دي صوديوم A. Ingrédients: Huile de soja (63%), eau, vinaigre de table, jaune d'œufs (6%), moutarde (Eau graine de moutarde, vinaigre de table, sel, huile de soja, stabilisant: gomme xanthane, conservateur: métabisulfite de potassium et antioxydant: acide citrique), sel, stabilisant: gomme xanthane, conservateurs (sorbate de potassium, benzoate de sodium) et antioxydants (acide citrique et calcium disodium EDTA)

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