Dr Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise — ENGINEERED
Munch or Dump rates Dr Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise by Funfoods ENGINEERED — score 30/90.
A refined-oil-and-sugar base held together by a stack of emulsifiers, stabilizers, acidity regulators, preservatives and an antioxidant. This is a lab-built condiment, not real mayo.
Why this verdict
- Refined soybean oil is the #1 ingredient, so this is mostly refined fat
- Sugar sits at #3, ahead of any real food but water and oil
- Two stacked emulsifier/stabilizer systems (xanthan gum + modified starch INS1442)
- Two synthetic preservatives (sodium benzoate INS211, potassium sorbate INS202) plus TBHQ antioxidant INS319
- NOVA-4 ultra-processed: reads like a chemistry list, not a kitchen recipe
Ingredients (13)
- Refined Soyabean Oil (moderate) — Heavily refined seed oil, very high in omega-6 linoleic acid and low in omega-3; a NOVA-4 processed fat, fine in small amounts but easy to overuse.
- Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- Milk Solids (safe) — Curdled dairy solids — the protein, fat, and calcium of milk. Whole-food base with no processing tricks.
- Iodised Salt (moderate) — Necessary for thyroid health, but overuse can contribute to hypertension.
- lemon juice (safe) — Provides natural acidity and flavor.
- Emulsifier (INS415 Xanthan Gum) (moderate) — Thickener/stabilizer to keep the oil-water mix from separating; industrial texturizer.
- Stabilizer (INS1442 Modified Starch) (concerning) — Chemically modified starch, a hallmark of ultra-processing used to fake body and creaminess.
- Acidity Regulator (INS260 Acetic Acid) (safe) — Vinegar acid for tang and pH control.
- Acidity Regulator (INS330, citric acid) (safe) — Common acidulant and mild preservative.
- Preservative INS211 (Sodium Benzoate) (concerning) — Synthetic preservative; can form benzene traces with vitamin C and is linked to hyperactivity concerns.
- Preservative (INS202 Potassium Sorbate) (moderate) — Synthetic preservative to extend shelf life; generally low-risk but signals processing.
- Antioxidant (INS319 TBHQ) (concerning) — Synthetic antioxidant to keep the refined oil from going rancid; intake-limited by regulators.
Healthier alternatives
- Chosen Foods Classic Avocado Oil Mayo
- MAYO Real Mayonnaise made with Avocado Oil
- Publix Real Mayonnaise
- Chosen Foods Classic Mayo
- Central Market Private Reserve Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil