what's the best mayonaise brand?

Question

the recipe that i have says i need to use "1/4 cup of the good quality mayonaise" but what's the best brand. I usually use Hellman's but it isn't that great. What other brands are there that i should use?

Answer 1

hellmans

Answer 2

It's called Hellman's in the midwest...I'm not sure what it is called in the east....In the west it's called Best Foods it's all the same. the only other brand of mayonnaise I know of that is of good quality is Kraft. It is not as sweet as Hellman's. In my family if it ain't Hellman's, it ain't mayonnaise.. Try Kraft...brand....P.S. miracle whip is not mayonnaise it is salad dressing.
I use both mayos. I use Kraft for Joe's chicken salad.

Answer 3

I like Hellmans and Dukes if you are in the south. Also most store brands are good, they are usually made by the same companies that make the brand names.

Answer 4

Brand is pretty subjective. Try making your own. One of the greatest benefits of making your own mayonnaise is that homemade mayonnaise has more neutral flavor than the store-bought varieties. The neutral flavor is a plus because neutral-flavored mayonnaise lends moisture without detracting from the flavor that the rest of the ingredients in your dishes lend. In addition, neutral-flavored mayonnaise lends itself easily to additions of other flavors and textures. Adding raw garlic to your mayonnaise turns it into another sauce called, Aioli .

1. To make 1 cup of mayonnaise you will need 1 cup of light olive oil, 1 egg, 1 lemon, pinches of salt and pepper, and water to thin the mayonnaise. Often people will add mustard to their mayonnaise recipes, as well as different kinds of vinegars rather than using lemon juice.
2. Separate the eggs. You do not need the white (albumin ) part of the egg for this process. Save the whites (if you desire) for other recipes.
3. Egg yolks contain a natural emulsifier , lecithin , and are used to thicken and bind sauces, as well to bind ingredients in baking.
4. Juice the lemon. The lemon will lend acid to the mayonnaise. Acid helps flavor the mayonnaise, as well as fending off any bacteria that wants to live in the eggy mixture. For this amount of mayonnaise, you will want between 1 and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, depending on how acidic your palette is.
5. Combine salt and pepper, lemon juice, and egg yolk in a mixing bowl. Whisk until a light yellow color is achieved. SLOWLY, pour the oil into the bowl while whisking vigorously. In the beginning of this process, the emulsification has not yet taken place, so it is vital that you introduce (literally) one drop of oil at a time.
6. As more oil is introduced, the emulsion will become stronger, allowing you to add oil more rapidly. However, you never want more then a thin stream of oil entering the bowl at a time. Continue to whisk constantly. If the mayonnaise starts looking too thick, add enough water to thin it to the consistency you desire. Add about a teaspoon of water at a time. The mayonnaise should begin to ribbon almost immediately, which is a very good sign that the emulsion is working. If it looks like you are stirring a puddle around after about 1/4 of the oil has been added, chances are you will need to start over. Once you are out of oil, adjust the seasoning with the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
7. It is not necessary to make mayonnaise by hand, it can be made with a hand mixer , blender , or food processor . However, because the cook has little control over the power of mechanized devices, the chance of making unsuccessful mayonnaise increases when mechanical devices are used. Also, as with any other process, use the equipment you are most comfortable with.

Use homemade mayonnaise in any recipes where mayonnaise is called for.

Answer 5

I think they all taste the same, so I usually buy store brands. They're as much as a dollar cheaper!

Miracle Whip is NOT mayonnaise--it is "salad dressing"--the two are NOT interchangeable in recipes!

Answer 6

Helman's is the only brand my family will eat (dark blue label, full fat). I'm sure there's a fancier, organic variety made with free range eggs you can get at Whole Foods. But taste and money-wise, Helman's is my choice.

Answer 7

Hellmans has a variety of fat content. Dark blue Label full fat content. Lite blue 50% fat. Green label reduced fat. Try one of the others.

Answer 8

i use Kraft or Hellman's they taste the same to me Kraft is just a bit cheaper

Answer 9

I love using Praise mayonaise. Has a nice creamy taste.

Answer 10

duke's if you are in the south,lol
sauer's is also pretty good.hellman's is more like a spread than a mayonaise.

Answer 11

Duke's, if you're in the South and can find it

otherwise

Hellman's or Best Foods (diff names, same product)