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Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 3.9 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.
Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This condiment contains refined soybean oil, which is a source of polyunsaturated fats, and includes sugar and a preservative. While lemon juice concentrate is listed, it's present in trace amounts and unlikely to offer significant nutritional benefits. The product's overall nutritional profile is primarily driven by its main ingredients, with concerns around added sugar and the type of oil used.
At a glance
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What’s favorable
- Natural vinegar
- Spices & Condiments
Contains refined soybean oil and added sugar; trace lemon juice.
This condiment is primarily made of refined soybean oil, water, and sugar, with various spices and preservatives. While it lists lemon juice concentrate, it's in such small amounts that it won't provide meaningful benefits. The main concerns are the added sugar content and the use of refined soybean oil, which contributes to its fat profile.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Lemon Juice Concentrate is declared.
Declared allergens: Soy
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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 8.4 g · trans fat 0.5 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.
Why the score is capped
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
What's good
Contains natural vinegar for flavor and preservation
Includes iodised salt, providing essential iodine
Watch out for
Refined Soybean Oil is a source of polyunsaturated fats and is highly processed.
Sugar is listed high in the ingredient order, indicating a significant amount of added free sugars.
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
Lemon Juice Concentrate is a concentrated fruit-juice sweetener and a source of free sugars, often used to sweeten 'no added sugar' products. While present in trace amounts here, it contributes to the overall sugar load.
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.
This claim is a market position statement that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition information.
The term 'REAL' is a marketing descriptor and its specific criteria for mayonnaise are not defined or verifiable from the label information.
These are subjective sensory claims that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The term 'Creamy' is a subjective sensory descriptor that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
This claim describes a suggested use for the product, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredient list does not contain any non-vegetarian ingredients.
The product is labeled as 'VEG' and the ingredient list contains no non-vegetarian components.
The ingredient list does not contain any non-vegetarian ingredients, supporting the 100% vegetarian claim.
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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Refined Soybean OilRefined Soybean Oil (Fortified with Vitamin A & D)
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Water
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Sugar
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ThickenerHydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (INS 1442), Starch sodium octenyl succinate (INS 1450)Thickeners (1442, 1450)
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Natural Vinegar
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Iodised Salt
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Spices & Condiments
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Lemon Juice Concentrate trace amount
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PreservativePotassium sorbate (INS 202)Preservative (202)
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Nature Identical and Natural Flavouring Substances
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SequestrantCalcium disodium EDTA (INS 385)Sequestrant (385)
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 | 502 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars | 4 g |
| Total Fat | 52.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.5 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 727 mg |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.6 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.5 g |
| Omega 3: α-Linolenic acid | 2.7 g |
| Omega 6: Linoleic acid | 26.3 g |
| 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 Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise?
The label of Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise lists 11 ingredients, in label order: Refined Soybean Oil, Water, Sugar, Thickener, Natural vinegar, Iodised Salt, Spices & Condiments, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Preservative, Nature Identical and Natural Flavouring Substances, Sequestrant. Flagged by the analysis: Lemon Juice Concentrate.
Is Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise safe to eat?
Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This condiment is primarily made of refined soybean oil, water, and sugar, with various spices and preservatives. While it lists lemon juice concentrate, it's in such small amounts that it won't provide meaningful benefits. The main concerns are the added sugar content and the use of refined soybean oil, which contributes to its fat profile.
Why does Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: Refined Soybean Oil is a source of polyunsaturated fats and is highly processed. Sugar is listed high in the ingredient order, indicating a significant amount of added free sugars.
Who should avoid Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Soy allergy; Individuals monitoring sugar intake.
Does Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains soy (Refined Soybean Oil). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Refined 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 Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise?
4 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 4 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise high in salt?
Yes — 727 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 1.82 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 Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 8 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "WORLD'S N°1 MAYONNAISE BRAND" — can't be verified from the label. "REAL MAYONNAISE" — can't be verified from the label. "Creamy & Rich Tasting" — can't be verified from the label.
Is Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise vegetarian?
Hellmann's Veg Mayonnaise 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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