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

It is deemed ultra‑processed because the recipe relies on refined rapeseed oil, added sugar, vinegar, emulsified egg yolks, and industrial‑scale flavorings, and it includes the preservative calcium disodium EDTA and the coloring agent carotenes, all of which are typical of NOVA group 4 products.

How does the fat and salt content in Original Mayonnaise affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 73 g of total fat and 5.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the mayonnaise adds significant calories and can raise LDL cholesterol, while its 0.93 g of salt per 100 g may elevate blood pressure; therefore, it should be used sparingly by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is Original Mayonnaise suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains egg yolk, it is not certified halal, but its low carbohydrate, high‑fat profile fits a keto approach, and it contains no gluten ingredients, making it acceptable for gluten‑free diets.

Hellmann's • 625 ml

Original Mayonnaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Original Mayonnaise belongs to the Fat and sauces (Dressings and sauces) family of foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), featuring very high fat (73 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (5.6 g per 100 g), moderate salt (0.93 g per 100 g) and low sugars (2.9 g per 100 g). The formulation includes additives such as calcium disodium EDTA and carotenes, is labeled vegetarian but contains egg yolks, making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen for those sensitive to eggs or mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal671 kcal

Fat73 g

Saturated Fat5.6 g

Monounsaturated Fat45.9 g

Polyunsaturated Fat20.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this mayonnaise contains roughly six times more fat, over twice the saturated fat, markedly less sugar, and about one‑fifth the salt per 100 g, delivering almost four times the energy.

Ingredients

rapeseed oil (76%), water, vinegar, sugar, egg yolks (3%), mustard (water, mustard seeds, vinegar, salt, flavorings, spices), salt, flavoring, antioxidant: calcium disodium EDTA; coloring: carotenes.

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Hellmann's

405ml