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Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light
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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 mayonnaise offers a rich, creamy texture primarily from rapeseed oil and eggs, with a balanced flavor profile. While it contains Calcium Disodium EDTA, an additive associated with potential health concerns at high intake levels, its use in a condiment means typical serving sizes are unlikely to pose a significant risk for most healthy adults. However, individuals with specific sensitivities or those monitoring additive intake may wish to consider alternatives. The product is generally suitable for most adults when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Rapeseed Oil
- Pasteurised Free Range Eggs
- Sunflower oil
Mayonnaise with common emulsifiers; contains a chelating agent
This mayonnaise is made with rapeseed oil and free-range eggs, providing a creamy base. It includes Calcium Disodium EDTA, a chelating agent used to maintain freshness, which is generally recognized as safe in small amounts but may be a concern for those sensitive to food additives. The product is suitable for most adults in typical condiment serving sizes.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Lemon Juice Concentrate is declared.
Declared allergens: Egg, Mustard and Milk
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
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 2.6 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
Contains rapeseed oil, a source of beneficial unsaturated fats
Includes pasteurised free-range eggs for richness and emulsification
Uses natural thickeners like citrus fibre, guar gum, and xanthan gum
Transparently lists all ingredients
Watch out for
Contains Calcium Disodium EDTA, a chelating agent that some individuals may prefer to avoid due to potential concerns with high intake.
Lemon Juice Concentrate — concentrated fruit-juice sweetener — a free-sugar source, often used to sweeten "no added sugar" products.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Fruit Juice Concentrate
Fruit-juice concentrate is fruit juice with the water removed, leaving concentrated sugars (largely fructose and glucose). Nutritionally it behaves as a free sugar and is frequently used to sweeten products that market themselves as having "no added sugar". The WHO recommends no free sugars for infants and young children, so it is a particular concern in foods aimed at babies and toddlers.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO Guideline: Sugars intake (2015); WHO Ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants
Fruit Juice Concentrate: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Calcium Disodium EDTA, a chelating agent used as a preservative. While generally recognized as safe in small amounts, high intake is associated with potential adverse effects on nutrient absorption and kidney function. Individuals sensitive to food additives should be cautious.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-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 ingredient list includes Calcium disodium EDTA, which is a preservative.
The product is explicitly named 'LIGHT Mayonnaise', indicating a reduced-calorie or reduced-fat version compared to regular mayonnaise.
The ingredient list does not contain any artificial colors.
The ingredient list does not contain any artificial flavors, only 'Natural Mustard Flavouring'.
The ingredient list specifies 'Pasteurised Free Range Eggs', supporting the claim of using free-range eggs.
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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Water
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Rapeseed Oil 25%rapeseed oil
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Spirit Vinegarspirit vinegar
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Modified Corn Starchmodified corn starch
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Pasteurised Free Range Eggs 4.2%pasteurised free range EGGS
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Sugarsugar
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Saltsalt
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Cream Powdercream powder (contains MILK)
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Citrus Fibrecitrus fibre
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Natural Mustard Flavouringnatural MUSTARD flavouring
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Guar Gum unnamedguar gum
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Xanthan Gum unnamedxanthan gum
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Mustard FlourMUSTARD flour
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Lemon Juice Concentrate trace amountlemon juice concentrate
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Calcium Disodium EDTAantioxidant (calcium disodium EDTA)
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Paprika Extract trace amountpaprika extract
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Sunflower Oilsunflower oil
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
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
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 267 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 27 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Omega 3 | 2.3 g |
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 Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light?
The label of Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light lists 17 ingredients, in label order: Water, Rapeseed Oil, Spirit Vinegar, Modified Corn Starch, Pasteurised Free Range Eggs, Sugar, Salt, Cream Powder, Citrus Fibre, Natural Mustard Flavouring, Guar gum, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium disodium EDTA, Paprika Extract, Sunflower oil. Flagged by the analysis: Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural Mustard Flavouring.
Is Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light safe to eat?
Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light scores 6.8/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This mayonnaise is made with rapeseed oil and free-range eggs, providing a creamy base. It includes Calcium Disodium EDTA, a chelating agent used to maintain freshness, which is generally recognized as safe in small amounts but may be a concern for those sensitive to food additives. The product is suitable for most adults in typical condiment serving sizes.
Why does Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light score 6.8/10?
Flagged in the score: Lemon Juice Concentrate — concentrated fruit-juice sweetener — a free-sugar source, often used to sweeten "no added sugar" products. Also noted: Contains Calcium Disodium EDTA, a chelating agent that some individuals may prefer to avoid due to potential concerns with high intake.
Who should avoid Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals sensitive to food additives; Mustard allergy; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Egg allergy.
Does Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains mustard (Natural Mustard Flavouring and Mustard Flour), milk (Cream Powder) and egg (Pasteurised Free Range Eggs). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light contain mustard?
Yes — the ingredient list names Natural Mustard Flavouring and Mustard Flour. People with mustard allergy should treat it as containing mustard, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Cream Powder. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light contain egg?
Yes — the ingredient list names Pasteurised Free Range Eggs. People with egg allergy should treat it as containing egg, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light?
2.3 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Is Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light high in salt?
Yes — 680 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.7 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 Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 5 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Free from preservatives" — false.
Is Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light vegetarian?
Hellmanns Mayonnaise - Light is marked non-vegetarian.
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