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Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 6.9 ShowHide
Scored as a condiment: nutrition is judged on what a 15 g serving delivers — a typical single use — not on the per-100g figures, which describe a quantity of this product nobody eats. The per-100g panel is still shown in full below.
One axis (Processing) scores low — a strong overall average can mask a single weak area. See the lanes above.
Reviewed 4 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This tandoori sauce offers a convenient flavor boost but comes with a notable additive load. While individual serving sizes keep the nutritional impact in check, the presence of multiple thickeners, acidity regulators, and preservatives, including sodium benzoate (INS 211) and potassium sorbate (INS 202), means it's not a clean label product. The ambiguous 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' also limits full transparency. It's suitable for healthy adults in moderation, but those with sensitivities to food additives or seeking a more natural ingredient profile should consider alternatives.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Tandoori Spices mix (Mixed Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Herb and Spice Extracts)
Convenient Tandoori Flavor with Multiple Additives and Preservatives
This tandoori sauce provides a quick way to add flavor, but it contains several food additives including thickeners, acidity regulators, and preservatives like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. While safe for most in typical serving sizes, individuals sensitive to additives or seeking natural ingredients may want to be cautious. The exact nature of the 'natural and nature identical flavouring substances' is not fully disclosed.
Declared allergens: Milk and Soy
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 7.4 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
1 concern could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
What's good
Provides convenient and authentic tandoori flavor
Spices and herbs offer potential antioxidant benefits
Iodized salt contributes essential iodine
Watch out for
Presence of multiple food additives (thickeners, preservatives, sequestrant)
Lack of specific disclosure for 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances'
Contains common allergens (Soybean Oil, Milk Solids)
Decode Label Analysis
Contains Sodium Benzoate (INS 211), a preservative that can cause hypersensitivity reactions in sensitive individuals and has been linked to hyperactivity in children in some studies, though the evidence is mixed and typically associated with higher intake levels.
Contains multiple thickeners and modified starches (INS 1442, INS 1450, INS 415) which contribute to the ultra-processed nature of the product and may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.
The term 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances' lacks specific disclosure, which may be a concern for consumers seeking full ingredient transparency or with specific flavor sensitivities.
Combined Effects interactions
The effectiveness of potassium sorbate (INS 202) and sodium benzoate (INS 211) as preservatives is enhanced in acidic conditions, which are provided by acetic acid (INS 260) and citric acid (INS 330). This is a synergistic effect for product preservation but means the product relies on a combination of additives for stability.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The product is identified as Tandoori Mayonnaise on the packaging.
The product contains only vegetarian ingredients, including edible vegetable oil, water, spices, sugar, thickeners, milk solids, salt, acidity regulators, natural and nature identical flavouring substances, preservatives, and sequestrant.
The nutrition information states that the product contains 0 mg of cholesterol per 100g.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Edible Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil)Edible Vegetable Oil (Soyabean Oil)
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Water
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Tandoori Spices mix (Mixed Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Herb and Spice Extracts)
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Sugar
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Thickeners (INS 1442, INS 1450, INS 415)Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (INS 1442), Starch sodium octenyl succinate (INS 1450), Xanthan gum (INS 415)
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Milk Solids
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Iodized Salt
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Acidity Regulator (INS 260, INS 330)Acetic acid (INS 260), Citric acid (INS 330)
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Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances
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Preservatives (INS 202, INS 211)Potassium sorbate (INS 202), Sodium benzoate (INS 211)
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Sequestrant (INS 386)Disodium EDTA (INS 386)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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| Energy | 505 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 7 g |
| Added Sugars | 6.4 g |
| Total Fat | 51.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,133 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label. This is a condiment — used by the pinch or the spoonful, not eaten by the plate — so a red row here means the product is dense in that nutrient, not that a serving of it is. The score judges its nutrition on what a 15 g serving actually delivers.
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What are the ingredients in Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg?
The label of Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Edible Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil), Water, Tandoori Spices mix (Mixed Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Herb and Spice Extracts), Sugar, Thickeners (INS 1442, INS 1450, INS 415), Milk Solids, Iodized Salt, Acidity Regulator (INS 260, INS 330), Natural and nature identical flavouring substances, Preservatives (INS 202, INS 211), Sequestrant (INS 386). Flagged by the analysis: Preservatives (INS 202, INS 211).
Is Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg safe to eat?
Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg scores 6.9/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This tandoori sauce provides a quick way to add flavor, but it contains several food additives including thickeners, acidity regulators, and preservatives like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. While safe for most in typical serving sizes, individuals sensitive to additives or seeking natural ingredients may want to be cautious. The exact nature of the 'natural and nature identical flavouring substances' is not fully disclosed.
Why does Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg score 6.9/10?
What the analysis notes: Presence of multiple food additives (thickeners, preservatives, sequestrant). Lack of specific disclosure for 'Natural and nature identical flavouring substances'. Contains common allergens (Soybean Oil, Milk Solids).
Who should avoid Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitivity to food additives; Sodium benzoate sensitivity; Potassium sorbate sensitivity; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Soy allergy.
Does Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids) and soy (Edible Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil)). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Edible Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil). People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg?
7 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 6.4 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg high in salt?
Yes — 1,133 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.83 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg pack accurate?
Yes — all 3 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg vegetarian?
Del Monte Tandoori Mayonnaise 1kg is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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