Is Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (733 mg). Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA and Natural Flavors are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce?

In label order (largest amount first): WATER, AVOCADO OIL, CANOLA OIL, TOMATILLO PUREE, SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, EGG YOLKS, SALT, HATCH CHILI PEPPERS [1], ONIONS [1], LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, and 9 more.

Does Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA (worth noting): Permitted as preservatives, but excessive intake may pose health risks. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to consumer concerns.

Food & BeveragesSauces & condimentsUnited States

Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce

Name: Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce
Brand: Hellmann's
SKU: 0048001011878

Hellmann's

Listed as: CILANTRO LIME SAUCE, CILANTRO; LIME

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTAWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
Permitted as preservatives, but excessive intake may pose health risks.
Worth knowing: Used to extend shelf life; some consumers prefer to avoid synthetic preservatives.
Depends on amount
Natural FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to consumer concerns.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

84/100 · A

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Unilever Bestfoods North America
Serving size: 15 g (1 Tbsp (15g))
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1WATER
2AVOCADO OIL
3CANOLA OIL
4TOMATILLO PUREE
5SUGAR
6DISTILLED VINEGAR
7MODIFIED CORN STARCH
8EGG YOLKS
9SALT
10HATCH CHILI PEPPERS [1]
11ONIONS [1]
12LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE
13JALAPENO PEPPER PUREE
14GREEN BELL PEPPERS [1]
15CITRIC ACID
16CILANTRO [1]
17SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY)
18LACTIC ACID
19NATURAL FLAVORS
20YEAST EXTRACT
21*DRIED

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)
Energy	267 kcal	40 kcal
Fat	23.3 g	3.5 g
Carbohydrate	13.3 g	2 g
of which sugars	6.7 g	1 g
of which added sugars	6.7 g	1 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	733 mg	110 mg

Questions about Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce

Is Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 84/100 (grade A). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (733 mg). Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA and Natural Flavors are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce?: In label order (largest amount first): WATER, AVOCADO OIL, CANOLA OIL, TOMATILLO PUREE, SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, EGG YOLKS, SALT, HATCH CHILI PEPPERS [1], ONIONS [1], LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, and 9 more.
Does Hellmann's Cilantro Lime Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA (worth noting): Permitted as preservatives, but excessive intake may pose health risks. Natural Flavors (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to consumer concerns.

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