Is Hellmann's Classic Burger 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 (722 mg). Natural Flavors, Caramel Color and Calcium Disodium EDTA to Preserve Flavor 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 Classic Burger Sauce?

In label order (largest amount first): CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, CUCUMBERS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, EGG YOLKS, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, MUSTARD SEED, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, and 8 more.

Does Hellmann's Classic Burger Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances with debated safety profiles. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, a compound with debated safety at high levels. Calcium Disodium EDTA to Preserve Flavor (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative, but excessive intake may affect mineral absorption.

Food & BeveragesSauces & condimentsUnited States

Hellmann's Classic Burger Sauce

Name: Hellmann's Classic Burger Sauce
Brand: Hellmann's
SKU: 0048001010505

Hellmann's

Listed as: CLASSIC BURGER SAUCE

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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

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Natural FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances with debated safety profiles.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated
Caramel ColorWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US
Some types of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, a compound with debated safety at high levels.
Worth knowing: Used for coloring; some consumers avoid it due to concerns about contaminants.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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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: 18 g (1 Tbsp (18g))
Last updated: 15 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL
2WATER
3DISTILLED VINEGAR
4SUGAR
5CUCUMBERS
6MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
7EGG YOLKS
8SALT
9NATURAL FLAVORS
10MUSTARD SEED
11PAPRIKA
12XANTHAN GUM
13LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
14DRIED ONION
15DRIED GARLIC
16CARAMEL COLOR
17EXTRACT OF PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC FOR COLOR
18SPICE
19RED BELL PEPPERS
20CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PRESERVE FLAVOR

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (18 g)
Energy	333 kcal	59.9 kcal
Fat	27.8 g	5 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	16.7 g	3 g
of which sugars	11.1 g	2 g
of which added sugars	11.1 g	2 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	722 mg	130 mg

Questions about Hellmann's Classic Burger Sauce

Is Hellmann's Classic Burger 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 (722 mg). Natural Flavors, Caramel Color and Calcium Disodium EDTA to Preserve Flavor 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 Classic Burger Sauce?: In label order (largest amount first): CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, CUCUMBERS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, EGG YOLKS, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, MUSTARD SEED, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, and 8 more.
Does Hellmann's Classic Burger Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural Flavors (worth noting): The term 'natural flavors' is broad and may include substances with debated safety profiles. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain 4-MEI, a compound with debated safety at high levels. Calcium Disodium EDTA to Preserve Flavor (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative, but excessive intake may affect mineral absorption.

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