Duke’s Mayonnaise

Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, Duke’s Mayonnaise Bacon & Tomato Flavored Mayo does not meet the criteria for clean food options on our website. The product is not organic, and the ingredients are not non-GMO, which are significant factors in our evaluation process.

The ingredient list reveals the use of soybean oil, a common but often criticized oil due to its potential health implications and frequent GMO origin. The inclusion of additives such as natural flavors and calcium disodium EDTA further detracts from its clean food status. These additives, while commonly found in processed foods, are flagged for potential negative health effects.

The product lacks certification for using organic ingredients, resulting in a deduction in its overall score. Moreover, there is no indication that the product avoids GMOs, which is a priority for many consumers seeking cleaner food options.

The presence of egg yolks, water, distilled and cider vinegar, and salt aligns with typical mayonnaise recipes, but the product’s reliance on non-preferred ingredients overshadows these more neutral components. The use of oleoresin paprika, a natural extract used for coloring, does not significantly impact the scoring but is worth noting as part of the ingredient composition.

Despite the product’s attempt to offer a unique flavor combination in the mayonnaise market, the focus of this review is on the quality and cleanliness of the ingredients. The product would benefit from a reformulation that prioritizes organic, non-GMO ingredients and eliminates the use of additives and oils considered harmful by our standards.

Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider these factors when making their purchasing decisions. This product currently falls short of the standards set by our website for clean eating, as evidenced by its low green leaf rating.