# Your preferred mayonnaise brand? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 16, 2016, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377 "2016-04-16T17:47:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/21 "2016-04-17T02:43:34Z")
Hellman’s, although I don’t think I’ve ever had Duke’s. I don’t think they sell it up here, do they? Hmm…looking at their store finder, it seems we could get it at military commissaries, a place called “Schnuck’s” (which I’ve never heard of) and The Fresh Market (which I’m not sure what that is, either. There’s lots of unrelated stores with Fresh Market in the name, but I don’t know one just called The Fresh Market.) I’ll have to seek it out to compare. Anyhow, I’ve tried buying store brands or generic off brands to save money, and I’ve always regretted the decision and just go back to Hellman’s. I do also make my own mayo from time to time, but, for sandwiches, I just prefer Hellman’s. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/22 "2016-04-17T02:48:48Z")
I grew up with Miracle Whip, then changed to Hellman’s for several decades. A while back I once again tried Miracle Whip, and now I’m back. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/23 "2016-04-17T02:49:52Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I must not have a very discriminating palate. To me, mayo is mayo. I buy whatever is cheap, so generally the store brand. Same here. I honestly don’t really notice a difference between brands. Miracle Whip, OTOH, is vile, disgusting, and an affront to food. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/24 "2016-04-17T02:55:09Z")
Between the two common store brands, I prefer Kraft Mayo over Hellman’s/Best. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/25 "2016-04-17T03:05:02Z")
I’ve never heard of Duke’s. I prefer Miracle Whip myself. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/26 "2016-04-17T04:42:09Z")
For all my mayo needs, Kraft Sandwich Spread. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/27 "2016-04-17T09:20:42Z")
Kraft. It has garlic and parika and other stuff that makes it different, unlike the other ones that seem to want lemon juice. ---
**Author:** ![Unintentionally\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unintentionally_blank/32/5418_2.png) [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/28 "2016-04-17T13:55:11Z")
Ctrl-F Costo, Ctrl-F Kirkland - not found. Holy hell, y’all need to get to a Costco, stat! It’s the densest, richiest, may-o-naisiest I’ve ever tasted. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/29 "2016-04-17T14:08:53Z")
> [@Unintentionally\_Blank](#): > > Ctrl-F Costo, Ctrl-F Kirkland - not found. > > Holy hell, y’all need to get to a Costco, stat! It’s the densest, richiest, may-o-naisiest I’ve ever tasted. Definitely will check that out next time. I’ve always been impressed by pretty much all their Kirkland products. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/30 "2016-04-17T14:18:17Z")
Home-made, of course. ---
**Author:** ![oft\_wears\_hats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7993a0/32.png) [@oft\_wears\_hats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oft_wears_hats)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/31 "2016-04-17T14:59:42Z")
As I don’t use it often, I typically make my own mayonnaise. Serious Eats some some [good](http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/10/two-minute-mayonnaise.html) [tutorials](http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/10/the-food-lab-homemade-mayo-in-2-minutes-or-le.html). I add the oil in a thin stream, rather than all at once. The main issue with homemade mayo is that it only has a three day shelf life. This turns out to be its greatest strength and it’s greatest weakness. If I make it, I need to finish it within 3 days, so that’s a lot of mayo to consume (I recommend adding rosemary and pressed garlic and dipping french fries). The plus side is that it’s so unhealthy to eat a cup of mayo over three days, that I only rarely make or eat mayo. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/32 "2016-04-17T17:24:21Z")
> [@oft\_wears\_hats](#): > > The main issue with homemade mayo is that it only has a three day shelf life. Really? Stick it in a jar in the fridge and it will keep a week or two. ---
**Author:** ![oft\_wears\_hats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7993a0/32.png) [@oft\_wears\_hats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oft_wears_hats)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/33 "2016-04-17T18:06:45Z")
Huh, now I see that even the recipe I linked states a 2 week shelf life. Nevermind then, emulsify away! ---
**Author:** ![BrotherCadfael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/34 "2016-04-17T19:38:25Z")
There is only one commercial mayonnaise. Hellmans/Best Foods, end of sentence. I have made my own, and it’s not bad, but for commercial stuff there is nothing else. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/35 "2016-04-17T22:12:39Z")
My fav is [Just Mayo](https://www.hamptoncreek.com/just-mayo) (which actually isn’t mayonnaise at all, which makes the name hilarious) but I also like [Nayonaise](http://www.nasoya.com/products/nayonaise/nayonaise). ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/36 "2016-04-17T22:19:08Z")
Another vote for Hellman’s, although I’d love to try Duke’s. Must look at the Dollar Tree next time. ---
**Author:** ![FluffyBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecb155/32.png) [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2016, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/37 "2016-04-18T03:24:59Z")
Ketchup is not tomato sauce, Miracle Whip is not mayonnaise. It may be used in a similar way but is very different tasting and a sugary, completely different product. I cant stand the stuff, but I’ve met a lot of people that cant stand mayo but like Miracle Whip. I usually buy Hellmans/Bestfoods, never seen Dukes, guess its not available here. Haven’t made it at home for a long time but this thread makes me want to again. ---
**Author:** ![PlumBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@PlumBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlumBob)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2016, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/38 "2016-04-18T16:25:24Z")
For years Hellman’s was #1. Then I heard about Dukes. Hellman’s is #2 now. ---
**Author:** ![Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/soul_brother_number_two/32/3515_2.png) [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2016, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/39 "2016-04-18T22:42:37Z")
Anybody remember Cain’s? New England brand, gone now. Hellman’s/Best Foods for second place. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2016, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mayonnaise-brand/752377/40 "2016-04-18T23:58:15Z")
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