Why Mayo is the World's Best Sauce | What's Eating Dan?

Dan dives into the science of mayonnaise and shows you how to make the best homemade mayo in just minutes.
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[@sameoldsteph]

I grew up in Rhode Island. My mom exclusively bought Miracle Whip so I didn’t taste real mayonnaise until I was a teenager, and it was life altering! I love all mayonnaise, but probably love Hellman’s the most.

[@mjremy2605]

Correction - there is no REAL MAYONNAISE. There is only MAYONNAISE and the rest of the artificial junk that has the audacity to call itself Mayonnaise. I'm French. Please do not use the word Mayonnaise to mean anything else.

[@beep_boop]

@@mjremy2605It’s only Mayonnaise if it comes from the Mayonnaise region of France?

[@Er-sv5tn]

My dad liked Miracle Whip, so we had both in the house. Mom kidded him that Miracle Whip was lowbrow.😅

[@manaspradhan8041]

​@@beep_boophonestly, Europeans don't have a right to talk about the authenticity of anything after their parmesan and champagne bs. It's all a farce so they can artificially inflate prices

[@hutch13pbbc]

i grew up in Mass. Hellman's only. My partner, she grew up in Warwick. She always had Miracle Whip. She now has to have both in the fridge at all times. (We live in providence.)

[@Vadered99]

As somebody who is not a fan of mayo (or aiolis, though that garlic+olive oil+salt thing sounds alright), I have always struggled to understand why. Thanks to Dan, I can now put it into words: too many elephants. Thanks Dan!

[@DanielJSouza]

LOL

[@IEdjumacate]

Try toum. It’s a Lebanese garlic “sauce”. Think of it as an eggless garlic Mayo, heavy emphasis on the garlic. It’s delicious with grilled meats. Garlic + oil (preferably neutral, olive oil tastes too strong) + lemon + salt.

[@steveg8322]

@@IEdjumacateYes,Yes, Yes!!

[@taxdragon]

@@IEdjumacate I think aioli is just another name for toum. 😉 BTW, according to J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, olive oil easily gets bitter when you whisk it too hard or blend mechanically for too long.

[@James-u9z2v]

Grew up in the Midwest and ate Miracle Whip and tuna almost daily. Kenji taught me how to make mayo with an immersion blender and it transformed my cooking habits, I use it all the time now.

[@stephaniecardinale1639]

I'm from upstate NY. In my house, Hellmann's rules. Kewpie is for dipping. And miracle whip is a crime against humanity.

[@Yakena5]

Dear Dan, I grew up in France, in Paris, lived in New York for ten years and am back in Paris. My favorite mayonnaise is the brand Maille and called "Mayonnaise fine". It is amazing with a tiny hint of mustard and lemon. I also like the "Mayonnaise Fins Gourmets" by Maille because there is a little bit of grainy mustard in it. Hope you try this brand. For me, it is the best, comes from Dijon where mustard was produced in France.

[@BendawgLJ]

I had no idea that Maille made mayonnaise condiments. Their mustard is lovely.

[@Mindinvasion]

lol yeah, am from Germany but my ex is from France, when we were visiting her family, I always tried to pick up some for home :)

[@Mindinvasion]

Also as a side note, when making mayonnaise at home, try using a Dijon where the shelf life has expired for about a year, I don't know why, but there is something to the tang it adds that is really tasty.

[@RodXLeon]

I'm Peruvian and if I want Mayo, I always go for Moyonesa Alacena which is a Peruvian brand. They also do aji amarillo and our other staple sauces. They are often available online.

[@alathenasidericus]

Hellmann’s in Quebec City

[@TymonScott]

love me some Tarí

[@RodXLeon]

@@TymonScott I can eat that by itself right from the pouch. 🤤

[@menaimoore6195]

Born and raised in Gergia and grew up with Miracle Whip, but my preference now is Blue Plate. A close friend of mine from elementary & high school, his mom used mayo in her chocolate cake. DELICIOUS!

[@mocowan6642]

I’m from Georgia as well, and I also use Blue Plate.

[@ohger1]

When I make my homemade salad dressing (oil and vinegar based), I whisk in a tablespoon of mayo then transfer to a cruet for serving. The mayo keeps the dressing mixed so no shaking is required. I also like the creaminess it imparts.

[@DanielJSouza]

That's one of my fave uses too!

[@cozycoffee3831]

Wow, that's such a great idea!!!

[@michaelgemmell9764]

The Cook's Illustrated recipe calls for less mayonnaise, but that's still your recipe, @@DanielJSouza.

[@quakerwildcat]

Grew up in Columbus, Ohio eating Hellman's, which remains my preference for store-bought mayo, but I never buy it anymore. I make my own at least once a month using using eggs that I pasteurize with a precision cooker (sous vide). It's so easy. A wide mouth mason jar is a little snug but a near-perfect fit for my immersion blender and a few week's worth of mayo. I've experimented with flavors and the winning formula for me uses red wine vinegar (instead of lemon juice) and a generous bit of white pepper. It never occurred to me before, but perhaps this is closer to the Hellman's flavor of my youth. From July to December, I eat a fresh salted tomato sandwich every day with my homemade mayo, and now I understand how it works. Thanks, Dan!

[@kathymcfarland5516]

Oooh! Tomato sandwiches! The absolute BEST sandwich EVER!

[@Mary-fv4bn]

Blue Plate mayonnaise is made in New Orleans and it has won taste tests amongst the competitors. I would get it shipped to my home when I lived in Connecticut. PS I always eat a BLT on the morning of my birthday!

[@bevtuft3572]

Blue Plate forever!

[@brucelee5576]

Blue Plate is good it’s like someone took some Hellman’s and cut it with 15% Duke’s .

[@bevtuft3572]

@@brucelee5576 Hellmans: too eggy Duke's: too sour, Blue Plate: Just right!

[@brucelee5576]

@@bevtuft3572 Did you miss type it’s the other way around .

[@bevtuft3572]

@@brucelee5576 HaHa, different taste bud arrangements.

[@davidellett8460]

I grew up in South Carolina in the 1950's. My mother, originally from Virginia, always bought Hellman's mayonnaise. I moved back to South Carolina (from New York) after retirement a few years ago and switched to Duke's mayonnaise.

[@seanswinton6242]

Yes! I grew up on Hellman's, Duke's, and actually Blue Plate. Mom bought Blue Plate because it was cheaper and just as tasty as the others.

[@aaron74]

Duke's is going to dominate the mayonnaise market in 10 years. It's absolutely the best stuff in my opinion.

[@richardkwan9812]

Hi Dan! I grew up in NYC and Hellman's mayo was king at home. As a well travelled adult, we now have big-as-your-head sized jars of Hellman's mayo in the refrigerator next to andalouse (a delicious spiced mayo from Belgium), and bernaise sauce.

[@JudithHolt-l6x]

I love Dan and all of his videos. This one is no different. Informative and enteraining!

[@otiswalton3635]

I truly appreciate your videos! Grew up in Virginia, USA and my favorite mayo growing up and even today is Dukes! For me there’s no deviating. Thanks!

[@dannyleahy9165]

My first wife was from Richmond. We never saw anything but Dukes there when we visited. I guess because Sauer Foods is based there.

[@CJBestRN]

Dan, I truly appreciate your love for food, cooking and teaching! I grew up just outside of NYC and we were a Hellman's family. Later in life I tried others, by Hellman's had the nostalgia that the others cannot surpass.

[@clhughes1000]

Duke's all the way! I grew up in South Carolina. I appreciate Kewpie Mayo, but definitely think of it as a different thing. Duke's started in SC and still had a store there for a long time (they might still?) Growing up, we would always get sandwich spreads from there for my Mom's family Christmas!

[@elisataylor9079]

Grew up with Miracle Whip here in AZ. Now I prefer avocado Mayo, but learning to make Mayo may change my mind. My favorite use for Mayo is as a salad dressing. Salad is a summer necessity here in AZ.

[@Ozzy1613]

It’s summer time 🎉it’s time for Tomato & Mayonnaise sandwiches!!! Just saying, probably just a Deep Dirty South Thang. 😂 Perfect tomato & mayo sandwich consist of heirloom tomatoes, Blue Plate mayo & Evangeline Maid bread with fresh cracked black pepper & salt.

[@ChrisKankiewicz]

Phoenician here, also grew up with Miracle Whip and now buy/use avocado mayo.

[@Schiffon]

@@Ozzy1613New England agrees with you!! ❤ Massachusetts

[@tennoscoom2312]

Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ and I was raised with Miracle Whip, as well as my dad (he came from Ohio), and my mom who is first gen American (her family is from Mexico). My nostalgic -I miss home- sandwich would be a slathered with Miracle Whip turkey sandwich. I dislike store bought mayo, so I can only stand Miracle whip!

[@johnhonyara889]

@@Ozzy1613 If you're ever in Jersey during peak tomato season, definitely try to find a farm stand and pick some up. I will go hours out of my way to make Jersey tomato sandwiches. Perfection!

[@elpabster]

Dan deserves an award for this video. Not a big fan of mayo so it took me 6 months to try the aji mayo recipes. Now I'm putting them on EVERYTHING!

[@calamarimatahari1008]

Grew up in San Antonio, with Miracle Whip at home. My Mamaw made her Mayo from scratch & it was the best!! So when I started doing my own grocery shopping, I got Hellman’s or Duke’s. Now I gotta find some of that Kewpie!!❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Moral of the Story: Mayonnaise is an elephant loaded bike race.

[@katleiayorkie8311]

Helmand mayo please. From Saskatoon Saskatchewan 🇨🇦

[@Schiffon]

😂😂😂😂❤

[@redoorn]

As a youngster Mom had only Miracle Whip salad dressing in the house. I later found Hellmann's is what I prefer, mainly because I can't get the other brands that were mentioned. West central Wisconsin.

[@lynnlawrence4202]

Grew up with Hellman's in Chicago. Life in the South introduced me to Dukes and now I'm a Dukes fan.

[@hopegoodwin2728]

If it has to be mayo it has to be Duke's. Otherwise nope

[@citibear57]

I grew up in a 'Miracle Whip' household, and I always enjoyed it. It took me 60 years to discover the awesomeness of Hellmans, which is all I buy now. I have never purchased an aioli, but it is definitely going to be on my grocery list. I love dipping french fries in mayo!

[@Zabuzakashi]

In the "home" of fries, the low countries, mayo is the standard condiment for fries.

[@wnose]

Try Kewpie mayo

[@anthonyw5261]

I really don't have a preference for brands. Yes I dip fries in mayo 😋 especially when fresh ground pepper is added 👌

[@sallys2423]

Fries dipped in mayo with spicy mustard is my fav.

[@dgiles1225]

Duke's, all the way! Born and raised in Virginia, but have resided in North Carolina for over 50 years. Recently I discovered the McCormick brand "Mayonesa" with lime juice in the Hispanic section of the grocery store, and it's pretty wonderful, especially on a tomato sandwich. I think I'll be alternating between the Duke's and the Mayonesa from now on.

[@laurah5758]

North Carolina girl here and it’s Dukes all the way!! 💜💜

[@thos313]

I’m from the Southern California Coast and grew up on Best Foods Mayonnaise… which I still love. I’m also a fan of Kewpie Mayo and have been making homemade mayonnaise for over 40 years (much more now since learning Kenji’s immersion blender technique). Great presentation Dan!

[@laurao3274]

What kind of oil would you recommend for making the mayo? I have so many kinds of oil in my cupboard.

[@thos313]

@@laurao3274 I like avocado oil.

[@gaylak22]

Love the store-bought avocado oil mayonnaise. Thanks for all you share!

[@TheMisterGriswold]

There is a chipotle-lime avocado oil mayo out there that is wildly addictive.

[@rylanning]

I grew up in Michigan and we always had Miracle Whip as well. Wasn't until I left home that I discovered it wasn't mayo. Hellman's has been my brand of choice but am eager to make some of my own.

[@tybellsprout]

Ayo, another Michigander too. I didn't know MW was considered second class mayo until I moved out lol

[@MYJ61]

I’m from Richmond, Virginia. Headquarters for C. F. Sauer spices, and manufacturer of Duke’s mayonnaise. So Duke’s is it for me. Duke’s also offers an olive oil recipe and a Duke’s with lime. Excellent for Mexican dishes.

[@michelemaloy7967]

Western Pennsylvania, and Hellmann’s all the way. I’ve tried Dukes, it just doesn’t do it for me😮

[@skepticalmom2948]

I make my own mayonnaise, 1 egg, 1 cup olive oil, 1 tsp mustard, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt. Hand blender in a pint jar. I grew up in the south, my mom used miracle whip, which I hated. I finally had real mayonnaise in high school and I was hooked.

[@wendyh7410]

Dan, I love your videos you have a lot of information and a great sense of humor. A great delivery of information.

[@marjoriebelt2842]

I agree.

[@DanielJSouza]

Thanks so much. And thanks for watching!

[@christrussler220]

Great segment, Dan! Grew up in Eastern Canada. Childhood mayo was Miracle Whip. My mom would make her own mayonnaise , especially for seafood dishes. We all thought it was weird and gross. Hellman’s gal now.

[@Arcangel0723]

mayo on salmon and trout is amazing

[@maswine366]

From ny/nj and it’s Hellman’s in a jar, preferably glass, for me. There’s something weird about the squeeze bottle. I’ve tried all the others Dan shows and I just keep coming back to Hellman’s. I do love homemade when I get it right. Thanks, Dan. Love your videos!❤

[@marym434]

Yes! The squeeze bottle Hellmann's seems to have been smoothed and thinned in order to be squeezable. Not the same as the jar!

[@d.l.ortega2507]

Colorado native here. Grew up with Miracle Whip, and still prefer it in certain applications. Use Hellman’s whenever mayo is called for but don’t want the added sweetness of MW. Recently discovered Kewpie, and I am loving it!

[@javaskull88]

Grew up in Michigan, but did not discover the wonders of Duke’s Mayo until I moved to Virginia. Great stuff.

[@DanielSouza-rn1cs]

Mayo lovers - I can’t wait to hear from you all! Xoxo Dan

[@NancyJones-q1b]

I grew up in Northeastern Illinois -within 40 miles of downtown Chicago. We’re big Hellman’s fans. Traveling for work has introduced me to Kewpie’s also. Delish!

[@markashworth983]

I grew up and still live in the lower peninsula of Michigan, and Miracle Whip was what we always had at home. It's still my favorite.

[@striciaw]

Ohh boy, how I do love mayo. Grew up on Best Foods, but I have discovered Dukes and I am in love. Thanks for the tips Dan! I’ll get into making my own this weekend!🎉

[@loncho5079]

Same here! I grew upon Best foods but discovered Dukes a couple of years ago and love it! But I haven't had any luck convincing my 85 year old father to try Dukes, he's a die hard Best foods guy.

[@vtmiller63]

Growing up in South Louisiana, my mom only bought Blue Plate. It was literally the only mayo I had in my fridge for the first 45 years of my life. I tried Hellman's maybe once or twice at friends' houses, but it was never really a contender. However, I'm a converted Duke's man as of about four years ago.

[@agbook2007]

Ditto! Duke's is a good second... Blue Plate for not as many years. Absolutely the winner in South Louisiana.

[@chereknalorn]

@@agbook2007Raised in North Louisiana. Blue Plate was the only mayo my family bought. Moved away but continuing the tradition.

[@paulmaseman2171]

Although I grew up on Hellmann’s mayonnaise, I now carry only two brands in my pantry and refrigerator: Blue Plate and Duke’s mayonnaise. Both are excellent, both are from the south (where mayo is king in the US), and both originated in the early 20th century.

[@jamesbrands]

In New Orleans, Blue Plate (made here) rules. Sounds like"MY-uh-nez" Only way to make a po'boy!

[@JudithHolt-l6x]

I love Dan and all his videos. This one, like others is informative and entertaining!

[@buddyfett80]

I grew up in West Michigan in a Miracle Whip family. Now it's Hellman's or homemade in my fridge

[@bethvanhorn2696]

I have always been a Miracle whip fan growing up the the middle of the middle of the country. However, I have expanded my tastes as an adult and I always keep 4 kinds in my fridge - Dukes, Miracle Whip, Kewpie and Veganaise - there is a place for each. But in a BLT at the height of tomato season, it's all Miracle Whip all the time.

[@LunarLocust]

I made mayo based off of chef Jean Pierre's recipe (mostly) a few days ago. Best tuna and chicken salad sandwiches I've ever had. Made fried chicken sammies with homemade pickles and a smear of the mayo. I need a new batch tonight.

[@sukieBoo66]

I’m from Upstate New York and grew up eating Hellmann’s Mayo. Once I got on my own I discovered Miracle Whip and fell in love. Now I’m back to Hellman’s.

[@kathycrank]

I grew up in Indiana, and we had Hellman's. I know it's not mayo, but I will always have a place in my heart for the turkey sandwiches with Miracle Whip we had at my grandmother's house on the day after Thanksgiving.

[@tisha8253]

Love your work . Wish you add vegetarian recipes too. It helps us lot

[@sarahwestling9438]

I’m from SoCal and grew up with Best Foods mayo. Yum. I definitely want to try making my own mayo, and I most definitely want a BLT now!

[@davidnoble2897]

Never been a Miracle Whip fan. Too sweet. Dan, to kick your BLT up a notch and make THE best BLT ever .... spread some pesto on top of the tomato. Also, cut those bacon pieces in half, or more. That way, you're sure to get bacon in every bite of that sandwich! Thanks for your mayo video!

[@LonelyOutlaw]

I grew up in a divided mayo household. Some of us like real mayo, others preferred miracle whip. I was a mayo kid. Specifically kraft mayo. I switched to dukes about 4 or 5 years ago and that's the one I still use lol Duke's won me over.

[@jackvizzard7203]

Treena & I grew up in the West … we both started our lives in the San Fernando Valley (a suburb of Los Angeles) but now we’re in Pleasant Grove, Utah … we are a Best Foods family … no substitute !!!

[@cgmm_twins]

I grew up in Peru and my favorite brand is Alacena. You can get it online or in mexican grocery stores. The taste is amazing. It's extremely tangy, a little sweet but also salty at the same time. You need to try it.

[@DanielJSouza]

Wow, I really want to try it.

[@cgmm_twins]

@@DanielJSouza if you do, I would love to hear your opinion. I love your videos.

[@chuckirby2888]

I've been told I'm a brand snob when it comes to condiments. I can't argue against it. Grew up in Chicago and we were a Hellmann's household for sure. Miracle Whip was around if we wanted something tangy, but we never called it mayo. Mayo meant Hellmann's. I love that you asked for comments on brand preference. As I said, I'm a brand snob with condiments. Always willing to chime in on which brand is the right one.

[@WebNHRes603]

Hellmann is the one in my family. Grew up and still live in NH. LOVE this content. I made mayo once recently using the immersion blender in a Ball canning jar( delicious!) but was concerned about the raw egg. I even tried to find pasteurized eggs ( no go). Thanks for the tip on how to do that at home. Will definitely try again. Always love your segments- I learn so much.

[@maimee1]

I'm from Thailand and I have no preferred brand of mayo because we don't buy mayo for our homes 🙂 It's not in Thai cuisine and not in modern Thai homes as well. You can find it in grocery stores to make western cuisines though. It's still a very western ingredient (and we never were colonized by westerners so maybe that contributed).

[@tracebearly]

I grew up in Seattle (and still live in the greater Puget Sound area), where Best Foods (aka Hellmann's) mayo rules. I've tried others over the years, to include Duke's, Blue Plate, and real Japanese Kewpie mayo. They each have their place. But Best Food's remains my go-to for classics like BLTs and tuna fish sandwiches 😊.

[@briankern4580]

Seattle and Best Foods as well. But, now I use Ojai Cook because it's organic and non GMO - and delicious!

[@FrogNotBoy]

Born and grew up in rural north Texas in a Miracle Whip household. Favorite mayo by far is Dukes.

[@jessicapawlak9632]

Born and raised in the Detroit area I grew up loving Miracle Whip and so did my mother's side of the family. Now that I'm older I now love Hellmann's too.

[@fushisushi]

Miracle Whip on homegrown tomato sandwiches is hard to beat,,,really good with leftover turkey sandwiches

[@richardvo5496]

Here in The Netherlands the classic for me is Calvé mayonnaise. Slightly sweet, but not too much. I make fresh mayo most of the times, but sometimes nothing else will do...

[@TheBigMagnet]

If you prefer sunflower oil mayo rather than rapeseed oil, give Jean Bâton Organic No Sugar a go. It's somewhat expensive, but it is the closest to homemade I've found in the Netherlands.

[@aaron74]

I grew up on Hellman's here in St. Paul, MN. I never really had any allegiance to it, but it was a quality product and I appreciated its hint of lemon flavor. I had read about 10 years ago that Unilever changed its formulation, and that coincides with my noticing it doesn't quite taste as I remember it did as a kid. Today I use Duke's and I haven't looked back. It's very difficult to find here since it's a southern brand, but I order it direct from Sauer Brands and pay a premium to have my now-favorite mayonnaise, which is luscious, has a nice subtle apple cider vinegar tang, and most importantly NO SUGAR in it.

[@CallieCatCuddles]

When I make mayonnaise, I use a food processor and frozen oil that I dump in all at once. Super easy and it always works perfectly. For store bought, I prefer Duke's.

[@jr3887]

I'm only a recent mayo convert, but my fav store bought brand is Kewpie. Tangier, richer, a touch of sweetness compared to standard mayo. Good for egg salad or as a condiment on other foods. That said, if I'm just putting a dollop on a sandwich, Best Foods definitely does the job too, better than other brands I've tried.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

I grew up on Long Island and it was Hellmans or nothing. That was the gold standard. I had a friend who used to make tuna salad with Miracle Whip. I never found it palatable. Very interesting video.

[@HelenOgden-f7g]

Miracle Whip, I grew up on it and didn’t know any better nor that there was anything else until after I left home. I started life in Virginia then 11 years later California.

[@annsmith7207]

Best all time sandwich sauce is old-time Durkee Famous Sauce. Yes, my mother was from Chicago and my father West Virginia. Using it on avocado toast is fabulous! Enjoy! PS I also use Hellman’s and Duke’s. Kuepie is too sugary and tastes like Miracle Whip that doesn’t work for me.

[@BendawgLJ]

Durkee's. Mmm.

[@leacruz7311]

I love making mayonnaise! So convenient and taste better than store bought.

[@loncho5079]

My siblings and I all love mayonnaise, we got it from my 85 year old father who grew up a mayo lover, and we put it on everything, in burritos, a spoonful into a plate of refried beans with some salsa (or in bowl of frijoles de hoya/ soup beans) and a spoonful mixed into a serving of Mexican rice is great too! I've been mixing mayo with homemade salsa as a dipping sauce since the early70's, long before the Sriracha/Huy Fong Foods company existed. Born and raised in Los Angeles, I grew up on Best foods, but I discovered Dukes a couple of years ago and I like it just as much! Try this, one large (or 2 medium) avocado/s chopped or mashed, mixed with a couple of spoonfuls of diced onion, tomato & cilantro, salt and pepper to taste, mix everything together with a generous spoonful of mayonnaise and your favorite salsa with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, for a quick and delicious Guacamole!

[@andiflanagan125]

70 years in Alaska and it's always been Best Foods. It's a love thing.

[@SuperLocrian]

Born and raised in B'ham, AL - lived all up and down the east coast the past 20 years. I love homemade mayo, however, Duke's in the best store bought mayo (fight me and all my Southern friends and relatives) . Also, there is something special about the Chick-fil-A Mayo!!! Order FRESH fries*, open several mayo packs, mix with ketchup to make best Fry Sauce. I never leave Chick-fil-A without a taking a pocketful of Mayo packs. 🤣Years ago I worked at a specialty food and catering business in NC, and we used Heavy Duty (commercial) Duke's mayo, mostly for the best Chicken Salad and Pimento Cheese in town! * You can ask for Fresh Fries, they a a dedicated button for that - If you didn't know, now you do!

[@barbking286]

Miracle Whip all the way here in Ontario, Canada. I use this to make Nani's (three granddaughters) 'Special' sauce, Mayo, season blend (I make my own onion/garlic powder, lemon pepper, celery seed & parsley) and a touch of hot sauce (Frank's). Perfect on a toasted bacon & tomato sandwich. YUM. Love your segments!!

[@leewillers4621]

My mom used to make a chocolate Mayonnaise cake quite often. It was a wonderful cake! My favorite mayo is Hellman’s. My dad was in the US Army so I’m kind of from all over!

[@stormd]

Grew up in Florida, but my dad was from Wisconsin and mom was a military brat who lived all over. We always had Helmann's when I was young, and I used that for years after moving out, but around 5-10 years ago I tried Dukes, loved it, and I've bought that ever since. I'll still eat Helmann's I'm not snobby about it, but now I'm gradually converting my dad, too.

[@c.m.junior2686]

I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and I love Miracle Whip.

[@ReadySetBret]

I loved the tone of the video -- fun and lighthearted without being overly silly! Very informative. And to answer the question, Duke's Hellman's and Kewpie!! They all have different uses in my kitchen.

[@DanielJSouza]

Love to see a well-stocked mayo situation

[@TheBubyChris]

Grew up in Texas and we always had Hellman’s. I now keep Hellman’s and Kewpie in my house. There are just some things that Kewpie suits better.

[@oldmate97]

I grew up in the UK and moved to Australia when I was 14. We were a Hellman’s house when I grew up, and I never really liked mayonnaise. When I first tried a Katsu Chicken bento there was this AMAZING sauce on the side. Blew my mind when a friend told me it was mayo. Been a Kewpie fan ever since. As I learned to cook I started to like all mayos, but Kewpie is still king. When I make mayo at home, I emulate the Kewpie flavour - most importantly the MSG.

[@bL4KcfYREz]

Grew up in Washington state. We used best foods growing up but I don't like it much these days. I while ago I would get smart balance mayo, it was the best tasting I had found at the time but I haven't seen it in years. Was a big fan of kewpie for a while but it is not an all purpose mayo. Duke's showed up in my stores a couple years ago and it the only mayo I will buy now, it is so much better than best foods or anything else I have tried.

[@Tesdinic]

Grew up in southern Arkansas with miracle whip, but came to love Hellman's more. I still use miracle whip for specific things like cottage cheese + tomatoes, deviled eggs, etc. Kewpie is always in my fridge nestled against my Hellman's, too.

[@toddwynia7491]

I was a Helman's kid growing up in Wisconsin, and now I'm a Best Foods guy after having moved to AZ, west of the Rockies. I do agree that mayonnaise is a miracle condiment. I mix all kinds of stuff into it to add interest to sandwiches. When we open a can of chipotle in adobo sauce, we freeze the unused portion in a zip bag and then slice off a bit, chop it and add it to the mayo for our sandwiches. Or thaw and mix in a little frozen basil pesto. Or add a garlic clove microwaved for 10 seconds then minced, a squeeze of lemon and a little minced anchovy for an awesome Caesar mayo perfect with roasted chicken on a sandwich. And you're right, it's awesome plain on a BLT. Extra mayo in that application, please.

[@kathymcfarland5516]

Native Northern Californian who grew up eating Best Foods mayonnaise. Tasted something called Miracle Whip once on a sandwich made by a friend and I choked on it. Could not finish that sandwich! Now, wanting to make my own mayo just to see if i can do it. Recently, I picked up a jar of mayo made with avocado oil instead of soy oil, as soy oil makes my hands swell up. We shall see how this goes!

[@caroldragon7545]

I am from Pennsylvania. I grew up with tomato and lettuce sandwiches for my lunch pack (in the forties),but when I grew up and made my own, I added the bacon and some fresh onions, so I make BLTO sandwiches. I use fresh leaf lettuce and tomatoes, both from my garden, two pieces of bread either toasted very lightly on one or both sides, or not toasted at all, liberally slathered with mayonnaise. My daughter much prefers Miracle whip, which is not legally allowed to be called a mayonnaise, but is technically just a salad dressing. Mayonnaise evidently has to conform to certain ingredient formulation, Just like marmalade does. I don't have a favorite brand, and generally just buy what is the best price. I have never tried Kewpie.

[@phillipjones4983]

Grew up in Iowa, raised using miracle whip but sometime around late teens to early 20s I switched to helmans. I'm 49 now and have stayed with helmans since.

[@jayessX]

Former Hellmann's kid here (my cousin and I would eat Hellmann's mayo sandwiches on Wonder bread in the late 70's), but last year I tried Dukes and I prefer it! Over the past couple years, Hellmann's has a taste of rancid oil, and the addition of sugar is off-putting. Maybe Covid supply-chain issues with their oil? I don't know, but I'm done. I do make my own mayo on occasion, but I ordered Duke's online, and that is my preferred everyday mayo now. I tried Kraft Miracle Whip once at a cookout in my late teens, and I wanted to hurl. It is also wonderful to make mayonnaise because one can use specialized flavors. For instance, I add tarragon vinegar if I'm making mayo for coleslaw; cider vinegar for potato salad, etc... I've had Kewpie- very nice, but not for everything. I would like to try Blue Plate- probably a special order in northern New England, like Duke's. Also, adding a teaspoon or so of store-bought, prepared mayo to a homemade mayo adds enough preservatives to extend the fridge life by two weeks! Crazy, but it works. Great video, thank you for exploring.

[@kellyr3599]

I was born and raised in New Orleans - Blue Plate is the only true mayo and it has no mustard but uses oil, egg yolks and vinegar. Try it you WILL LIKE IT!

[@BigWasteOfTime]

Grew up in Seattle in the 60's & 70's on Miracle Whip...transitioned to mayo as an adult...have barely touched Miracle Whip since early 80's and just LOVE making dips, spreads, sauces etc. with mayonnaise - especially as artichoke dip. Don't have a brand preference...been using Trader Joe's organic mostly...but found Kewpie at Costco recently and it's working well too. Best Foods does a great job. I've been using McCormick Mayonesa with lime juice when down in Mexico and tried it on the outside of bread for grilled cheese. Love the even spreading/browning and taste - just add a few specks of pickled jalapeños and volverás por más! 🌶 Thanks to you and your crew for creating fun food-meets-science pieces...ala Alton Brown.

[@katedarnell3720]

Hellmans every time! From upstate NY. Totally agree that the BLT is the best sandwich on earth! Thanks Dan. Love your videos!

[@Pomponio77]

Grew up in VA in a Duke’s family, but now my preferred mayo is Aldi’s store brand. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! WAY tastier than all the other big brands.

[@kevinwhite4079]

I'm sorry, but for me it's Miracle Whip. A toasted wheat bread sandwich with buttery scrambled eggs and a slather of tart Miracle Whip is a fundamental yet simple pleasure.

[@maureenhewett333]

Jersey Girl, born and raised. My family has always been a Hellmann's household, even when pennies were tight. My Aunt Sophie (may she rest in peace) swore by putting mayo in her cakes in place of oil and eggs. Her cakes were always the fluffiest. ❤

[@swisski]

I grew up in New Zealand with Swiss parents. My mum made her potato salad with homemade mayonnaise and would never have dreamed of buying it. Also because then kiwis were eating a sweetish store bought Mayo which our family didn’t have a taste for. Now, I still like to make my own, but occasionally I’ll get some of the best foods brand.

[@jeffreyburke2545]

I make probiotic mayo. I just add two tablespoons from my 1st ferment batch of Kefir water to the other ingredients then cap the jar and leave it out at room temperature for 7,8+ hours, then refrigerate. The fermentation makes it last about 3 months instead of days, and it has way more health benefits than regular homemade.

[@karenwilliams3977]

Baldon mayo is my favorite now. I live in St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, and some of our stores bring in food products that are popular in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands. I tried Baldon one day, and prefer it to other US mayo brands. I did a taste test of Baldon vs Duke's, and Baldon came out the winner. A store has Blue Plate mayo on sale this week, and I haven't seen that brand IN YEARS. Thought they went out of business, but will buy a jar for old times sake, though I don't remember how it tastes. As a kid, I liked the name, but wasn't a fan of mayo. The Burger King Whopper made me appreciate mayo!

[@italiangrammarian]

I know I’m a Johnny-come-lately to this convo, but I grew up in Croatia and I’m Duke’s all the way. The most similar to what I grew up with.

[@stephaniereynoso7438]

Grew up in Massachusetts and Hellemann's was, and still is, our go to!

[@curtisdaniel9294]

Have never cared much for mayonnaise. Watching this video makes me willing to give a umpteenth chance. Thanks. 😊

[@cmcull987]

Hellman's. I'm from the NE US. I encountered Miracle Whip at my grandmother's house in the Midwest. I couldn't abide it; it was too sweet. Years later I visited Paris and restaurants had hard-boiled eggs with aioli. Gosh that was delicious. Aioli is a different taste than mayonnaise. On the US West Coast, I learned Hellman's is sold under a different name. So, I still have the mayo I love.

[@reggiemc7]

I’m from New Orleans and grew up with Blue Plate, made down there. The best, in my opinion!

[@daledearing4399]

Hellman’s mayo is favourite. But I grew up following austere religious-vegetarianism (preacher father) and had Miracle Whip(which I find too sweet now) mixed in (along with soya milk, soya ‘meat’, peanut butter roasts, and so on). To complicate matters, I went to work in Riyadh for years and grew to L♥VE arabic cuisine, and can’t get enough of the TOUM / garlic mayonnaise used in 🐔shawarma (especially from Mama Noura restaurant).

[@brandoncarpenter9158]

Grew up in the Pacific Northwest eating Miracle Whip on most sandwiches and in potato salad, and it's still my preference for most sandwiches and potato salad. But I definitely love Best Foods mayo on my BLTs, slathered on both slices of bread. I've been meaning to try homemade mayo, and all those delicious tomatoes coming out of the garden right now are convincing me to pull the trigger on one of these recipes that Dan shared. Thanks Dan!

[@garycraigart3579]

When I was little we lived in St. Louis and it was always Hellmans. When we moved to California it was Best Foods. Always. When I lived in Paris, the homemade in every restaurant was the best ever!! Then I moved back to the West coast and discovered my new favorite, Trader Joe's Organic Mayonnaise. PS. Still love you!!

[@JonDelong-g4d]

Michigan, as a kid it was miracle whip. As an adult, it is absolutely Hellmans.

[@MelissadelaHaye]

Miracle whip and Hellmen’s were the ones I grew up with, I’m from the Texas coast near Galveston. That said, as an adult I will only buy Dukes or primal kitchen, but in general we make it. Just the way you did with the immersion blender. I like the neutral of avocado oil, always add a pinch of dry mustard powder on top of Dijon and prefer lime juice over lemon. Thanks for the recipes!