Is Hellmann's Tartar Sauce healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (933 mg). Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA (used to protect quality) and Natural 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 Tartar Sauce?

In label order (largest amount first): WATER, SWEET PICKLE RELISH (CUCUMBERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, MUSTARD SEEDS, NATURAL FLAVOR, CURRY POWDER), CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, EGGS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY), NATURAL FLAVOR, and 1 more.

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

Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA (used to protect quality) (worth noting): Permitted preservatives with strict limits to ensure safety. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often proprietary, leading to uncertainty about specific components.

Food & BeveragesSauces & condimentsUnited States

Hellmann's Tartar Sauce

Name: Hellmann's Tartar Sauce
Brand: Hellmann's
SKU: 048001520820

Hellmann's

Listed as: TARTAR SAUCE, TARTAR

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA (used to protect quality)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
Permitted preservatives with strict limits to ensure safety.
Worth knowing: Used to extend shelf life; some consumers prefer to avoid synthetic preservatives.
Depends on amount
Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
The exact composition of natural flavors is often proprietary, leading to uncertainty about specific components.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of transparency.
Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

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: 30 g (2 Tbsp)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1WATER
2SWEET PICKLE RELISH (CUCUMBERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, MUSTARD SEEDS, NATURAL FLAVOR, CURRY POWDER)
3CANOLA OIL
4MODIFIED CORN STARCH
5SUGAR
6EGGS
7DISTILLED VINEGAR
8SALT
9MODIFIED POTATO STARCH
10LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
11SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY)
12NATURAL FLAVOR
13PAPRIKA EXTRACT.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)
Energy	267 kcal	80.1 kcal
Fat	20 g	6 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	16.7 g	5 g
of which sugars	13.3 g	4 g
of which added sugars	13.3 g	4 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	933 mg	279.9 mg

Questions about Hellmann's Tartar Sauce

Is Hellmann's Tartar Sauce healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (933 mg). Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA (used to protect quality) and Natural 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 Tartar Sauce?: In label order (largest amount first): WATER, SWEET PICKLE RELISH (CUCUMBERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, MUSTARD SEEDS, NATURAL FLAVOR, CURRY POWDER), CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, EGGS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY), NATURAL FLAVOR, and 1 more.
Does Hellmann's Tartar Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sorbic Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA (used to protect quality) (worth noting): Permitted preservatives with strict limits to ensure safety. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often proprietary, leading to uncertainty about specific components.

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