Will The Real Mayo Please Stand Up!

[whirlcool]

Over the years we have always used Hellman's Mayo (Best Foods West of the Rockies). But unfortunately, when Best Foods was bought out by Unilever the recipe changed. Hellman's no longer tastes like it once did. The tang it had was gone and it now has the consistency of wallpaper paste. IMHO, it now tastes quite vile. So we switched over to Kraft Mayo which was an improvement. However we noticed with the bottle that we bought last week it too is changing, and not for the better.

I read a few articles about this on the internet and it seems that during the summer of 2015 there was quite an uproar over the changes in these products. Customers are not happy. Hellman's slipped down to the #2 mayo behind Kraft. One lab test was run on various samples and found things like "lemon juice concentrate" is being used instead of lemon juice. And processing temps used during the products creation have changed.

So today just for the fun of it. I took 4 or 5 tablespoons of Kraft Real Mayo and added maybe about 1 tsp of lemon juice to it and stirred it in. Voila! It tastes just like the Hellman's did back in the day! And really close too! I was shocked and excited! And happy too. Something as simple as this.

 

[norgeway]

Ain't but one!

DUKES!!Come to the wash in and see for yourself. I'm bringing it with me just in case I cant get it there!

 

[ilovewindex]

Miracle Whip Please and Thanks

Ill pass on the Dukes.... I grew up with every one using it and I would always dread havin to eat it

 

[chachp]

WOW

 

<span style="font-family: courier new,courier; color: #800080;">I can see this thread having the same division we seem to have over to "pre-rinse" or "don't pre-rinse".  For the record, MAYO all the way baby!!</span>

 

[appnut]

Both Hans and my partner were responsible for me switching to Dukes---which I'd never heard of or noticed until Hans raved about it.  It had just been on the bottom shelf at my store all along.  I spoze you could say it's a Southern gentleman's preference.

 

[mrb627]

Tried Dukes.

Didn't care for it. Went back to Blue Plate.

Malcolm

 

[magic_clean]

If you have an

Aldi nearby, give their store brand "Burman's" a try. It's made by the same company that produces Duke's/Sauer.

Very good and nearly half the price.

L.P.

 

[frigilux]

America's Test Kitchen/Cook's Country recently updated their ratings of mayonnaise.  Blue Plate (noted for its balanced flavor and smooth, creamy texture) usurped Hellmann's for the number one spot.  

 

Duke's was also recommended, though their tasters found the vinegar component to be a bit sharp, with flavors not as balanced as Blue Plate.  They noted that both brands are wildly popular in the South and we northerners would have to purchase them online.  Hellmann's came in second to Blue Plate.

 

Have never tried Blue Plate or Duke's.  I use Hellmann's for most recipes.  Hellmann's, Kraft, and Hy-Vee brand mayos are the choices on offer in the village grocery store.

 

 

[turquoisedude]

Hellman's?  Kraft?  Feh!  I make my own mayonnaise.  I've done that for years and there is no comparison to any 'store-bought' brand in my opinion. 

 

Of course, I am home all day... LOL 

 

[xraytech]

For use on sandwiches and burgers or grilled kielbasa I prefer the taste of Miracle Whip.

For making stuff like macaroni, pasta, chicken, or tuna salads I use Mayonaise. My brand of choice is Heinz, and if it's not available I'll go for Sauer.

 

[iheartmaytag]

Can't do Mayo

I don't like the texture, I don't like the smell, I don't like the taste. 

For things that have to have a creamy component, like tuna salad, I will use plain yogurt or sour cream. 

 

Potato salad, I use Miracle Whip, but only if I can use enough mustard to cover the taste. 

 

[vacerator]

I do like Hellmans,

and I was raised on Miracle whip, but no longer like it. If I buy store bought, I buy the light, or with olive oil. The Aldi Burman's is good, and Meijer brand also.
I also make it myself in the food processor with olive oil. Every machine has a recipe. Eggs, oil, salt, lemon juice, etc. Rosemary, thyme, tarragon, etc.
A thinner dressing is called aioli.

 

[polkanut]

Awhile back I saw jars of Duke's mayo at the local Dollar Tree.  Might have to get a jar to try.

 

[washman]

I used Hellmans

Pretty much all the time.

 

[revvinkevin]

 

 

I grew up on Miracle Whip and loved it.  But as I got older, I no longer liked how sweet it was, so I switched to Mayo.

 

Being on the West coast, Duke's, Blue plate, Burman's, Sauer and Hellman's are not available here, so I've never tried them.   I have tried a couple different cheap store brands, but don't really like them, so I just stick with Best Foods mayo (which is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">exactly</span> the same as Hellman's). 

 

Kevin

 

[petek]

Don't use mayo here all that often but a Blt must have Miracle Whip or it just ain't right. If I make cold slaw I'll just use any brand because the vinegar sugar and other additions just cover it up

Cole not cold. Can't edit properly on this darn iPad

 

[angus]

Hellman's was all we knew growing up and it is the most consistent. Tried Blue Plate and liked it a lot but ordering it on line becomes a ridiculous expense. Also, their jars are still 32 ounces vs. the now 30 ounce Hellman's.

For a while, Hellman's offered a version with lime juice targeted primarily in the Latino markets, but while quite good, it only lasted a short while.

Haven't tried Kraft lately and I do actually like Miracle Whip for certain things - just wish it didn't have high fructose corn syrup...

 

[washdaddy]

Grew up on Hellman's and used it for years but than heard about Duke's. Gave it a try and that's what I've been using ever since.

 

[toploader55]

The past few years... I have eliminated Mayo from my pantry. If I need some I'll make it from scratch.

I have been substituting Italian Dressing instead of mayo in my Tuna and Potato Salad.

Lighter and I think more distinct flavors going on.

You'll need more but I think it is a nice segway from Mayo.

But it is a matter of taste and preference.