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Great Value Dijon Organic Mustard, Dijon: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

High integrity

Great Value dijon organic mustard, dijon received a Food Integrity Score of 87 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This organic mustard label keeps it simple with mostly straightforward ingredients. The primary concern is the inclusion of "natural flavor," which some consumers like to be cautious about. Overall, this looks suitable for regular consumption, with organic components leading the mix. It seems straightforward enough for daily use, balanced out by the organic content, and could easily be part of a clean pantry staple. Main considerations include natural flavor and guar gum. A simpler option to consider is homemade mustard.

Food Integrity Score 87/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Natural flavor
  • Guar gum

Simpler options to consider

  • Homemade mustard

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Dijon Organic Mustard, Dijon
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce)
GTIN / UPC
00078742232218
Serving size
5 GRM (1 tsp)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Dijon Organic Mustard, Dijon

Great Value

High integrity

Warning Signs

Natural flavor could be a vague element in this organic mix.

Consider This

Organic guar gum and natural flavor suggest a touch of formulation.

Good Substitutes

Try a homemade mustard with just mustard seeds, vinegar, and spices.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This organic mustard label keeps it simple with mostly straightforward ingredients. The primary concern is the inclusion of "natural flavor," which some consumers like to be cautious about. Overall, this looks suitable for regular consumption, with organic components leading the mix. It seems straightforward enough for daily use, balanced out by the organic content, and could easily be part of a clean pantry staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Natural flavor
  • Guar gum

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague ingredient, may contain additives.

Highest concern ingredients

  • NATURAL FLAVOR (5/10) — Vague ingredients often mask unlisted additives.

Better choice tips

  • Homemade mustard

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, ORGANIC MUSTARD SEEDS, ORGANIC VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC TURMERIC, ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC SPICES.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. NATURAL FLAVORConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad category for flavor systems.

    Additional note

    Vague, could contain additives.

    Family watchlist

    Many users want vague elements flagged.

  2. ORGANIC GUAR GUMConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Plant-based thickener, common in foods.

    Additional note

    Used as a thickener.

  3. ORGANIC SPICESConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVague ingredientVague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    General category term for spices.

    Additional note

    Mix of spices, low concern.

  4. ORGANIC VINEGARConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNatural acid

    What this is

    Natural acid

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Expected ingredient in mustard.

    Additional note

    Naturally processed, low concern.

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  1. WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic ingredient, no issues.

    Additional note

    No concern

  2. ORGANIC MUSTARD SEEDSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food

    What this is

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Base ingredient of mustard.

    Additional note

    Organic and straightforward ingredient.

  3. SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple flavor

    What this is

    Simple flavor

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning, no issues.

    Additional note

    No concern

  4. ORGANIC TURMERICConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food

    What this is

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Natural color and flavor.

    Additional note

    Organic and straightforward ingredient.

This score does not assess nutritional safety or health benefits. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (NATURAL FLAVOR)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (NATURAL FLAVOR)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (NATURAL FLAVOR)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Great Value Dijon Organic Mustard, Dijon highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Great Value Dijon Organic Mustard, Dijon shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Dijon Organic Mustard, Dijon: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic mustard seeds; Low sodium; No added sugar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains natural flavor; Contains guar gum.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Condiments & Sauces, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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