Ken’s

Ken’s Lite Mayonnaise earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This score reflects the product’s use of ingredients that do not align with our standards for health and environmental consciousness.

The mayonnaise is not organic, which detracts from its rating, as we prioritize organically sourced items. The presence of genetically modified ingredients further impacts the score negatively. In addition to these factors, Ken’s Lite Mayonnaise includes added sugars, which we discourage due to their potential health consequences.

Our assessment also identifies several additives in the product that raise concerns. Natural flavors and “flavors” are ambiguous terms that often mask the true nature of the ingredients, leading us to penalize their inclusion. Potassium sorbate and calcium disodium EDTA, used as preservatives, are also flagged for their potential negative health effects. Even more concerning is the presence of sodium benzoate, an additive linked to more harmful health outcomes, which results in a significant deduction.

Furthermore, the product contains oils that we consider to be harmful. Both canola and unspecified vegetable oils are used, which we find unacceptable due to their potential health implications and often environmentally detrimental production processes.

Given the combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils, Ken’s Lite Mayonnaise fails to meet the standards we believe are necessary for a cleaner food product. The low green leaf rating represents our advice to avoid this product in favor of healthier alternatives that are more aligned with optimal well-being and environmental responsibility. Our rigorous evaluation criteria are designed to guide consumers toward the best choices in a market saturated with options that do not support a health-conscious lifestyle.