paigepea
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Post by paigepea on Apr 24, 2016 17:20:04 GMT
I've used hellman's half the fat mayo for years. Last time I needed mayo DH went and bought Hellmans regular mayonnaise and I liked it much more. I only had to use half the amount of mayonnaise compared to when I used the half fat variety (I use it for tuna salad or egg salad). The jar lasted far longer because I didn't have to use as much. I wouldn't go back to the half fat.
I switched to regular cream cheese a few years ago and was much happier too. I was able to use half the amount to get the same flavour.
I really didn't know this about the mayo. Just wanted to pass on my happily surprised reaction.
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 24, 2016 17:34:29 GMT
I use full fat Best Foods mayo. Best Foods is the same as Hellmann's, I'm not sure why the name is different in California.
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Apr 24, 2016 17:35:27 GMT
Hellmans
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Post by pattipea on Apr 24, 2016 17:38:18 GMT
I never buy mayo. I use Miracle Whip salad dressing.
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Post by SabrinaP on Apr 24, 2016 17:39:17 GMT
I use mayo very infrequently, so we go all out with full fat!
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Post by christine58 on Apr 24, 2016 17:40:32 GMT
Hellman's regular....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 17:40:43 GMT
If I am going to use mayo I will use the full fat kind. It just tastes better.
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Post by christine58 on Apr 24, 2016 17:41:13 GMT
I use mayo very infrequently, so we go all out with full fat! Me too...a jar will go "bad" before I use it all.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 17:43:50 GMT
Best Food's real mayonnaise which is the same as Hellman's.
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maurchclt
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Post by maurchclt on Apr 24, 2016 17:44:46 GMT
Hellman's low fat, used to usefully fat.
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Post by utmr on Apr 24, 2016 17:45:38 GMT
Hellmans. Store brand in a pinch. Never ever miracle whip. Never ever.
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 24, 2016 17:50:33 GMT
Best Foods only. Mayo and ketchup are just about the only foods I am rigidly brand loyal too. Regarding the half fat or low fat products they add so much crap and chemicals to the low fat product I don't buy them because they taste awful.
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M in Carolina
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Post by M in Carolina on Apr 24, 2016 17:51:36 GMT
Hellman's.
I liked Duke's, but it's made with cider vinegar, and I'm allergic to apples. It was better than Hellman's, but Hellman's is wonderful.
My mom always got fat free Miracle Whip. It was nasty on ham sandwiches. I do like it for chicken and tuna salad.
Right now I have a small squeeze bottle of Hellman's. I don't want to have to move a huge tub of mayo.
Dh just bought Hellman's Organic Mayo. It was in the refrigerated section. It's ok--it's a bit sweeter and doesn't have that lemony tang that I like about Hellman's. He likes it, though.
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Post by salem on Apr 24, 2016 17:51:39 GMT
Cains. I think it might be a New England thing.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 24, 2016 17:54:18 GMT
We use Kewpie, Hellman's, Best Food's, Miracle Whip and Kraft. At any given time we have 3 or 4 jars of mayo in the fridge. I learned how to make it once using a hand mixer. O M G it was good! It was really good. I was a food demo assistant at a home show and the mayo she made was unbelievable!!!!!
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Post by Merge on Apr 24, 2016 17:56:23 GMT
Full-fat Hellman's. Reduced fat/fat free stuff has so much crap added, and it tastes horrible. And Miracle Whip is an abomination.
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Post by underwatermama on Apr 24, 2016 17:57:49 GMT
Best Food (Hellmans) mayonnaise made with canola oil (no cholesterol). To me, it tastes like their regular mayonnaise.
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Post by GamGam on Apr 24, 2016 18:23:02 GMT
Kraft. Full fat. And not the one with olive oil.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 18:23:25 GMT
Best foods which is hellmans. A friend joked that the religious got the name changed! Lol.
Miracle whip is just, just, just.... Nasty.
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Post by hop2 on Apr 24, 2016 18:32:35 GMT
Hellman's
Unless I have a recipe that calls for something else. Sometimes recipes are better with other spreads, for those we used to use miracle whip but recently found an onion salad dressing that is as thick.
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Post by marianne on Apr 24, 2016 18:41:31 GMT
I used Hellman's or our local Giant Food store brand for years, but after tasting Cain's mayo at my sister's in CT, I switched and haven't gone back. It's hard to get here in MD, it's more of a New England brand; my sister used to send me some or I'd stock up when up that way, but I've since found a place online that's not outrageously priced.
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Post by leannec on Apr 24, 2016 18:44:19 GMT
I've discovered Hellman's Olive Oil mayo and it is awesome
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Post by janeliz on Apr 24, 2016 18:49:24 GMT
Duke's, but I don't mind Hellman's.
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Post by happymomma on Apr 24, 2016 18:57:48 GMT
I use Just Mayo made by Hampton Creek. It is vegan, but...my non vegan husband loves it so much that he kept using it instead of his regular mayo. So now that's all I buy for both of us. It tastes better than any mayo we have ever had.
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Post by Nanner on Apr 24, 2016 18:58:33 GMT
I know a lot of people hate it, but I've always used Miracle Whip.
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Post by all4fun on Apr 24, 2016 18:59:30 GMT
Duke's, hands down.
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Post by Patter on Apr 24, 2016 19:02:22 GMT
Me too! I thought Hellman's was good until I found Duke's. No comparison. YUM! Full fat version too does not have sugar in the full fat/regular version.
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Post by kate on Apr 24, 2016 19:25:25 GMT
I love Miracle Whip, but DH can't stand it, so I go without. He's a mayonnaise hound.
I like Hain best, but I buy what's cheapest, so we only get Hain when it's on sale. I buy Hellman's through my internet grocer, but I'll buy a store brand if I'm doing brick-and-mortar grocery shopping.
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Post by anniefb on Apr 24, 2016 19:27:59 GMT
Best Foods only. Mayo and ketchup are just about the only foods I am rigidly brand loyal too. Regarding the half fat or low fat products they add so much crap and chemicals to the low fat product I don't buy them because they taste awful.
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Post by librarylady on Apr 24, 2016 19:31:42 GMT
Hellman's
We have tried Aldi's brand and my husband says it passes muster--He is the one who is particular about mayo.
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