For those not in the know Salad Cream was developed during the war as a substitute for mayonaise.
It is very hard to describe, but mayonaise is not a good comparison. Its a sweet, thick, vinegary cloying substance that was inflicted on all children of my generation.
It is made of:Spirit Vinegar, Vegetable Oil (25%), Water, Sugar, Mustard, Salt, Egg Yolks (3%), Modified Cornflour, Stabilisers - Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum, Colour - Riboflavin
And its horrible.
I cannot believe that anyone not brought up in a country that had experienced rationing would eat this gunk (but I feel the same about Spam).
It has lately become a bit of a retro fashion item (not for eating though)
That’s the point. Eggs were rationed so they came up with this ersatz mayonaise. Fair enough, but this doesn’t explain why it still exists when we’ve got plenty of eggs.
Because people like what they know. Cf. Corned Beef (as opposed to corn-fed beef).
‘Salad cream’ is, to my palate, like putting vinegary custard on your food. I am shivering with horror now, thinking of a blob of it congealing on some tinned beetroot.
BTW do any UK dopers remember about 1-2 years ago when there was a ‘storm of protest’ because Heinz were going to discontinue it? Does anyone else think that was a publicity stunt?
I like corned beef too. I remember the Fray Bentos pies - with the yummy suet crust. I also remember how they disappeared from supermarket shelves during the Falklands War.
BTW they have a version of Salad Cream in Ireland, made by “Chef” brand. I think you can also get Heinz too. God knows why.
That sounds like a salad dressing product we call “Miracle Whip” here. You may not find it tasty, but it gives a heck of a facial. Slather it on your face and wait about 1/2 hour and rub it off with your hands. Your skin has never felt so soft!
I will have you know that both toad in the hole and black (blood) pudding are pure ambrosia and would not be sullied by Salad Cream (which I am beginning to believe is actually Soylent Green).
And before you ask it’s no good with spotted dick either.
Talking of ambrosia and junk/comfort food, is there anything finer than a Lyons Individual Fruit Pie (apple and blackberry for preference) and Ambrosia Devon Custard straight from the tin?