What's the most popular condiment in the United States? It's not ketchup or mustard. The correct answer is mayonnaise — and it's not even a tight race. Not all brands are created equal, though, so let's talk about which you should get and which you should skip.
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00:00What's the most popular condiment in the United States?
00:03It's not ketchup or mustard.
00:05The correct answer is mayonnaise.
00:07And it's not even a tight race.
00:10Not all brands are created equal, though, so let's talk about which you should get and
00:14which you should skip.
00:15Miracle Whip
00:16Simply learning about the history of Miracle Whip should give you clues that this counterfeit
00:20mayonnaise should be kept out of your home, starting with the fact that this stuff was
00:24introduced in 1933 as a less expensive version of mayo.
00:29Back then, saving a few cents made sense due to the Great Depression.
00:33However, you and your taste buds deserve better in this day and age.
00:37Miracle Whip can't even call itself mayonnaise because it doesn't have enough vegetable oil
00:41in it.
00:42It's also disgustingly sweet and obviously overly processed compared to normal, civilized
00:48mayo.
00:49If you grew up eating Miracle Whip, then being in the habit of buying it is not completely
00:53your fault.
00:54But do yourself a favor and try any of the forthcoming brands of mayonnaise.
00:58You'll be blown away by how much better they are than this cheap knockoff.
01:03When it comes to ketchup, Heinz is undoubtedly an outstanding option.
01:07They've been selling that condiment since 1876, so to claim that Heinz ketchup is America's
01:12favorite isn't an overstatement at all.
01:15More than 140 years after Heinz began selling ketchup, they started to sell mayonnaise.
01:21Better late than never, right?
01:22Not exactly.
01:23They launched their mayo in 2018, and it wasn't worth the wait.
01:28While their ketchup is a delight, Heinz mayonnaise is a dud.
01:31It tastes how you'd imagine paint would taste.
01:34There are absolutely no redeeming qualities, unless the thought of eating something that
01:38is white, creamy, and tastes like chemicals sounds like a good time to you.
01:43If Heinz is your ketchup of choice, keep buying it, as they obviously know their way around
01:48the tomato.
01:49But when it comes to mayo, Heinz has a lot of catching up to do.
01:52Stay far away
01:54If you follow a vegan diet, but your love for mayonnaise keeps you up at night, Vegenaise
01:59sounds like it should be the answer to all of your problems.
02:02Name-wise, it's perfect.
02:04It would be appropriate that the best vegan mayonnaise would be called Vegenaise.
02:08Sadly, though, it's practically inedible.
02:11To make Vegenaise vegan, the company removed the eggs, but kept the other main ingredients
02:16of oil, vinegar, and lemon juice the same.
02:19Tragically, while taking away the eggs, they also managed to take away all of the good
02:24flavor of typical non-vegan mayonnaise.
02:27Vegenaise basically tastes like nothingness.
02:29You'll be thoroughly underwhelmed, and won't be able to taste much of anything.
02:34If you want vegan-friendly mayo, there are better options.
02:37Wow, it's a little early for ice cream, I think.
02:40It's never too early for ice cream, Jim.
02:42But we didn't have any ice cream, so this is mayonnaise and black olives?
02:47Oh!
02:48Typically, Kraft is a very reliable brand.
02:51When you see their name on a product, you can usually be confident that you'll get your
02:54money's worth.
02:56That said, when it comes to mayo, their offering should be avoided.
02:59Sure, the condiment is obviously extremely creamy, and the smell of it is fantastic.
03:05Unfortunately, the experience only goes downhill from here.
03:09When you first taste this mayonnaise, you'll remain hopeful.
03:12It's not great, but the flavor has enough mayo-powered goodness for you to remain pleased.
03:17But before you can crack a smile, the aftertaste rears its ugly head, and all your hopes will
03:22be dashed, as Kraft mayonnaise has an unnatural aftertaste that is oddly sour.
03:27Unless you want to find out what eating old mayonnaise may taste like, avoid Kraft.
03:33If you love Sir Kensington's ketchup, you're not alone, as this brand's ketchup has a cult-like
03:38following with more and more devotees added each year.
03:41It deserves a place in your shopping cart, as it's undeniably yummy and tastes fresh.
03:47Even though Sir Kensington's launched in 2010 as a ketchup company, mayo is now their number
03:52one seller.
03:54And while they deserve praise for their ketchup, the mayonnaise is highly overrated.
03:58Though the monocled British nobleman on the jar may lead you to believe you're getting
04:02premium mayo, the truth of the matter is that this stuff tastes like sophisticated Miracle
04:07Whip, and that's not a compliment.
04:09Michael, stop eating it!
04:12Do you want to be happy?"
04:14The next time you're cruising the aisles at Whole Foods, you may be tempted to grab a
04:18jar of their store brand of mayonnaise.
04:20This is a store known for selling high-quality products, so it'd be logical that their mayonnaise
04:25is also high-quality.
04:27But though their mayo does indeed taste pretty good, it has one fatal flaw that prevents
04:32it from receiving a recommendation.
04:34The flavor won't disappoint, but beware of poor consistency.
04:38The creaminess of this stuff is lackluster at best, it doesn't spread well, and it tends
04:42to turn to liquid a lot faster than other brands.
04:46And it's a fault that can't be overlooked.
04:49If you grew up in New England, Cane's may be the mayonnaise you remember from your childhood.
04:54This condiment has a very unique flavor, as if it's the love child of Miracle Whip and
04:58traditional mayonnaise.
05:00The result is a mayo that is sufficiently eggy, yet also has a subtle yet enjoyable
05:05sweetness.
05:06For something like potato salad, Cane's is a great choice.
05:09And New Englanders will also tell you that there's no mayonnaise that is better to put
05:13on a lobster roll.
05:14However, if you don't want your mayo to have any sweetness at all, pick another brand.
05:19Also select another mayo if you value the taste of the lemon juice or the vinegar, as
05:24those flavors are very light.
05:26McCormick is a brand known primarily for their huge array of spices and their unforgettable
05:32seasonings like Old Bay.
05:34Did you know that they also make mayonnaise?
05:36It's called McCormick Mayonesa, and you will either love this condiment or hate it.
05:41There's not much room for any opinions in between those two extremes.
05:45If you enjoy Latin American cuisine, you'll love this stuff.
05:48The most notable difference is that instead of lemon juice, McCormick Mayonesa is made
05:53with lime juice.
05:54And it's not just a touch of lime juice, it's enough lime juice to make this mayo supremely
05:59tangy.
06:00You can dip it in fish tacos or use it as a dip, and you'll be in heaven.
06:04However, if you're accustomed to the grotesque sweetness of something like Miracle Whip,
06:09the tanginess of this mayonnaise may very well be too much.
06:12In that case, proceed with caution.
06:15If you want the best vegan-friendly mayonnaise, reach for Earth Balance's Mindful Dressing
06:20and Sandwich Spread.
06:22The name is a mouthful, but this condiment tastes so much like traditional mayonnaise
06:26that you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference.
06:28In addition to having no eggs, this Earth Balance spread is also free of soy, dairy,
06:34preservatives, trans fat, and GMOs.
06:37Put this stuff on a sandwich and you'll be more than pleased.
06:40Vegans who have been suffering without a quality mayonnaise substitute will be downright overjoyed.
06:46The main issue to keep in mind is that this vegan mayo tends to separate easily and turn
06:51into an oily mess.
06:53To combat that, it's always a good idea to stir it up right before using this condiment.
06:58Dukes is the mayonnaise of choice for many in the South.
07:01This legendary condiment was brought to life in 1917, and today, more than 100 years after
07:08that first batch of mayo hit shelves, there are many loyal customers who don't even consider
07:13switching to another brand.
07:15Compared to other brands, Dukes mayonnaise has a stronger vinegar taste, which gives
07:19this condiment a bite that other competitors simply don't have.
07:23For certain foods that need that vinegar-powered bite to taste right, using any other brand
07:27of mayo just won't do.
07:29An added bonus when it comes to Dukes is that it's the creamiest of all mayonnaisees.
07:34If you desire creaminess, look no further.
07:38It'd be wrong to have a ranking of the best brands of mayonnaise and not mention Japanese
07:43mayonnaise.
07:44Japan is home to some spectacular mayo, and Kewpie is the best of their best.
07:48This condiment, which has also become popular in the United States, is similar to traditional
07:53American mayonnaise, except that it features more egg yolk, apple vinegar, and MSG.
07:59The result is a mayo that is so savory that it may blow your mind.
08:04Kewpie mayo tastes great on sushi, but don't just limit it to Japanese food.
08:08Use this stuff on anything else you normally put mayonnaise on, and your taste buds are
08:13sure to be thrilled.
08:15Though Trader Joe's has regular mayo, what you'll want to search for when you go to one
08:19of their stores is the organic mayonnaise.
08:22This condiment is so good that you'll be telling your friends about it.
08:26First of all, the price tag is very reasonable.
08:28Second of all, it has a deep flavor that is sure to titillate your tongue.
08:33This stuff has no sweeteners at all, so there's nothing to distract you from enjoying its
08:37richness.
08:38Thirdly, not only is this mayonnaise organic, it has no preservatives, artificial flavors,
08:43or artificial colors.
08:45This stuff isn't just good for a store brand, it's the best organic mayo you can find anywhere.
08:51Are you someone who loves mayonnaise so much that eating mayo out of the jar by the spoonful
08:55sounds like a scrumptious way to spend an afternoon?
08:58If so, Blue Plate is the brand of mayonnaise that you should stock in your home.
09:02No other brand is as flavorful as this stuff.
09:05The first time you taste it, you'll be stunned by its power, but also enthralled by its depth.
09:11Use Blue Plate mayo for dipping purposes, or add it to your meal.
09:14Whatever you do with it, there will be no way to suppress your ear-to-ear grin.
09:19This time of year, the kids like to refresh themselves with a nice mayonnaise drink.
09:26Many mayo fanatics will tell you there are all of two varieties of mayonnaise, Hellmann's
09:31and everything else.
09:32The best way to describe Hellmann's signature condiment is that it tastes exactly like mayonnaise
09:37is supposed to taste.
09:39It's perfection in a jar, and is what every other brand of mayo aspires to be.
09:44If you live out West, you may have never heard of Hellmann's.
09:47That's because Hellmann's goes by the brand name of Best Foods, west of the Rocky Mountains.
09:52And while the names are different, Hellmann's and Best Foods are exactly the same when it
09:56comes to the actual mayonnaise.
09:58No matter whether you know it as Hellmann's or Best Foods, this mayo is not a secret.
10:03In fact, this brand accounts for almost half of all mayonnaise sold in the United States,
10:08and rightfully so.
10:09This is mayonnaise at its absolute finest.