Mayonnaise

Hellmann's

Real Mayonnaise

Below Average Medium confidence

Score breakdown

Ingredient Integrity 58

Soybean oil and EDTA are category negatives offsetting egg quality positives

Processing Level 45

Refined soybean oil likely solvent-extracted without disclosed premium processing methods

Evidence & Transparency 42

Cage-free egg sourcing verified but oil extraction method and supplier details missing

Product Quality 48

Conventional soybean oil and EDTA preservative lower quality despite cage-free eggs

Full details

Ingredients

Soybean oilWaterWhole eggsDistilled vinegarEgg yolksSaltSugarLemon juice concentrateCalcium disodium EDTA (used to protect quality)Natural flavors

Certifications

Kosher Parve (Orthodox Union)Gluten-free

Sourcing

Eggs used in Real Mayonnaise are cage-free and pasteurized. Regional formulations vary slightly (US uses soybean oil; EU/CH formulations use rapeseed and sunflower oils). Product manufactured by Hellmann's (Unilever). Ingredient transparency provided on official FAQ and regional product pages with exact percentages for key ingredients.

Transparency notes

Full ingredient disclosure on official brand pages. Cage-free egg sourcing claim verified on official FAQ. Regional ingredient variations documented (US vs EU formulations). Non-GMO status clarified (product is not non-GMO; organic variant available separately).

Origin Not explicitly stated in supplied sources; label typically indicates country of manufacture by market
Last verified June 2026