Dijon mustards
Maille Old Style Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
5 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 47
Maille Old Style Whole Grain Dijon Mustard scores 47 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better mustard
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Maille Dijon originale mustard Maille Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Organic Dijon Mustard Sprouts · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 97 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Extra Strong Dijon Mustard Beaufor · 200 g/7.05 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Whole grain mustard H-E-B · 9 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Dijon Mustard French's · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 32 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Old Style Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Wine minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 200 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 53 = 47
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 200 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 5 g |
Serving: 1 tsp (5 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WATER, MUSTARD SEEDS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, WHITE WINE, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Mustard
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Glass
Context only: no points in v1.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
“There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”
cdc.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org