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Posted on 05/21/2026 9:38:04 PM PDT by Red Badger
Mayonnaise is one of those pantry staples we can't seem to live without, whether we're slathering it on sandwiches or using it in deviled eggs. But with so many brands on the market—and just as many opinions about them—it begs the question: Is there truly a noticeable difference between mayo brands?
For many celebrity chefs and home cooks, the answer is a resounding "yes." In our blind taste test of eight store-bought mayo brands, four stood out: Hellmann's, Duke's, Kewpie, and Sir Kensington's. Among these, Hellmann's and Duke's emerged as favorites for home cooks.
When we asked five professional chefs about their preferred mayo, the response was unanimous. They all chose Duke's, calling it "luxuriously creamy, pleasantly tangy, and more or less bulletproof."
The preferences of celebrity chefs, however, aren't as unanimous.
The incomparable Julia Child favored Hellmann's, often using it to make a comforting tuna salad sandwich. Ina Garten splits her loyalty between Hellmann's and Duke's, praising both as "good quality store-bought brands."
Alton Brown opts for Duke's, citing its distinctive "zing." And while Stephen Colbert might not immediately come to mind as a celebrity chef, the "Late Show" host and his wife recently published "Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves." Turns out, Colbert is a Duke's man.
Martha Stewart's Mayo of Choice So, where does Martha Stewart stand? Does she side with Julia and Ina or with Alton and Stephen?
Like many chefs, Martha often makes mayonnaise from scratch. It's a straightforward process involving just a few common pantry staples and no cooking—simply whisk the ingredients together or emulsify them in a blender.
When she's not making her own, Martha aligns with Julia and Ina as a Hellmann's fan. In her (100th!) book, "Martha: The Cookbook," she lists Hellmann's as a pantry essential she always keeps on hand.
It seems Martha has spoken. If it's good enough for her, it might be time to reassess your mayo loyalties.
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Never saw Duke’s anywhere in all my mayo eating days. Don’t like Hellman’s.
In the deep, dark corner of my fridge I fround a big jar of Miracle Whip.
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We used ro have July 4. lunch parties on the lawn of my Senior homes. and I’d bring a big bowl of potato salad. But all the people i had fun with are dead now, replaced by people from Ukraine who speak Russian and have no clue what American holidays are.
Never heard of “Duke’s” mayo.
I keep meaning to make my own from good pasture-raised Vital Farms eggs and good California EVOO, but never get around to it. It’s just too easy to grab the Hellman’s jar in the fridge and throw some on the tuna.
You think that’s gross? I grew up on Miracle Whip! Mom put it in egg salad, on baloney sandwiches, and everything else. I don’t think I tasted real mayo until I was away at college. It took me a while to get to like real may after two decades of Miracle Whip.
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Miracle Whip
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Never consider Any other,
The Wife took to the Highway.
I’ll try some other...
Weird.
Hey Martha, Julia Child used to make her own mayo... Just sayin’
Have you realized yet that everything by ‘Kraft’ is gross?
Don't some of those formulas also include canola oil? Canola oil is perhaps the most disgusting of all bottled oils unless you can find an expeller pressed canola, which is not commonly available.
I still don’t like “real mayo”. Just Miracle Whip. And haven’t used it for years.
What does anyone do with mayo other that making potato salad?
As Groucho famously said, “Whatever it is, I’m against it”.
For me, not much. Deviled eggs. Hidden Valley ranch dressing from a packet (although there are some really good homemade recipes).
Tuna salad with a bit of relish, S&P
Burgers! Yum.
Roast beef, chicken and turkey sandwiches.
Casseroles with different blends of sour cream, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and cheese
Hellmann’s aka Best mayo here in the west..however,I am going to a different brand only because Hellmann’s uses soy..moving away from soy in my life.
https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a61155014/miracle-whip-vs-mayonnaise/
Some interesting history.
I grew up with hellmans. For tuna salad, potato salad and cooking it’s a solid choice. But for sammiches I prefer brown mustard or miracle whip.
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Life is short, go get your own miracle whip.
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Right you are. Tuna Salad was my favorite back in the days when I ate lunch
Never hungry. Just finished nice chicken dinner I forgot to make until an hour ago. It’s 11:39 here..
I forget to eat all the time, My friend told me I have to stop losing weight. Ordered some homeopathic remedy for no appetite from AMZ, should be here tomorrow.
I’m surprised Cains isn’t mentioned. Its my back up to Hellmans. Don’t care for Duke’s.
What does anyone do with mayo other that making potato salad?
Pimento cheese has some in it
It is hard deciding which of those contributes the most to mayo’s vileness.
This frou frou stuff is for the birds. My palate just isn’t that discriminating. Store brand every time. Wally World most days.
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