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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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Last jar of Duke’s tasted kind of oily, so I switched back to Hellmans. Also like Miracle Whip for deviled eggs. We combine Miracle Whip with mayo for salads.
Agree. Hellman’s/Best.
Not a fan of mayo, but when I do use it for chicken salad and egg salad, it’s Hellman’s.
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Sorry, all I can think of is the scene from the movie Airplane where he is on the phone with the MAYO Clinic.
With the heart to be transplanted flopping on the desk and behind him on the bookcase are row after row of Hellman’s Mayonnaise.
Then Robert Stack says
Give me Ham on five hold the Mayo.
Hellmann’s has been in business for over 120 years, originating in 1903 when German immigrant Richard Hellmann opened his delicatessen in New York City. He began selling his signature mayonnaise in 1905, with the product becoming widely popular by 1913, when he started mass-producing it.
Hellmann opens a NYC deli on Columbus Ave selling his wife’s homemade mayo recipe.
1913: The mayo’s success allows them to build a factory, transitioning from deli to commercial product.
1916: The business is officially incorporated as Richard Hellmann, Inc.
1927: The company is acquired by Postum Foods (later Best Foods).
2000: Unilever acquires the brand, which is now the world’s number one mayonnaise.
While the brand celebrates its early 1900s roots, it has officially held a massive market presence for over a century, expanding nationwide in the 1920s and internationally by 1961.
I like Dukes and Blue Plate, personally. I just recently started using Blue Plate, because Sam’s carries it at a good price.
Never went back to Hellmans. Dukes Mayo for me.
We don’t use mayonnaise..we use miracle whip!!
Miracle Whip - not greasy :-)
All,
an interesting youtube video on mayo our parents used vs today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN8Q0hapikc
warning a bit long
It's the best! I once bought that Whole Foods brand and it was awful. In fact, most of the stuff you find under that 365 or whatever it is brand sucks, but (off topic) they carry Good Culture cottage cheese which I prefer over Breakstones or Hood. YMMV.
I made the switch from using mayo to Miracle Whip-style dressing for cold casserole side dishes and on my BLT’s, Club and fish sandwiches. It doesn’t overpower the flavor of the meats and for some reason, it has a cleaner taste to it.
Bama Mayo.
Trust me.
The end.
Anyone here tried Kewpie mayonnaise?
Right, Hellman’s is ‘blah’...Like Martha
I think we're in the minority on this thread, but I agree with you. I can handle it in cole slaw or egg salad where there are other ingredients to change the texture and moderate the flavor, but when I see mayo on a hamburger or hot dog my stomach is ready to heave. I've always been a horseradish and mustard guy.
She has credentials
Best Foods is Hellman’s in the West............
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellmann‘s_and_Best_Foods
Limited distribution area............
Cains? Never heard of it. Must be a regional brand like Bama...........
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