Real Mayo

Name: Real Mayo
Brand: Kraft Heinz Foods Company

Kraft Heinz Foods Company

Barcode 021000026791

CAUTION

Is Real Mayo safe?

Real Mayo by Kraft Heinz Foods Company is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

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Flagged ingredients (1)

Calcium Disodium EDTAlow

Banned or restricted in: EU, UK

EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 authorises calcium disodium EDTA (E385) only in specified food categories (e.g. canned/bottled products, emulsified sauces) at set maximum levels; the US permits broader use.

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Full ingredient list

SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, VINEGAR, EGGS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SUGAR, SALT, EGG YOLKS, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS MUSTARD), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, PAPRIKA, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).

Common questions

Is Real Mayo banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Real Mayo is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Calcium Disodium EDTA is banned or restricted in other regions: Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in Real Mayo are flagged?

Calcium Disodium EDTA: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 authorises calcium disodium EDTA (E385) only in specified food categories (e.g. canned/bottled products, emulsified sauces) at set maximum levels; the US permits broader use.

What does the CAUTION rating mean?

BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.

What can I buy instead of Real Mayo?

Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Primal Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Ketchup (Primal Kitchen), Sir Kensington's Avocado Oil Mayo (Sir Kensington's), Tessemae's Organic Ketchup (Tessemae's). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.

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