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Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

ciao_bella — Wed, 15 May 2024 11:40:24 GMT

Years ago, I would only buy Hellmans mayo. Not so anymore! They changed their recipe somewhere along the way, and I didn't find it appealing. Not only was the taste off, but when you scooped up a knife full it had a gelatinous texture. So, I switched to Dukes mayo and became a big fan ever since. Here is some info for the mayo users here about the difference between the two.

Duke's contains a higher ratio of egg yolks than most other commercial mayos, which makes it rich, creamy, and less likely to separate when heated. There's a wisp of tang from vinegar and a touch of paprika. Its texture is thicker and almost custard-like instead of simply slick or gelatinous, like Hellmans and some other brands.

Another difference is that Hellmans mayo contains sugar, whereas Dukes does not.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

Shelbelle — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:37:23 GMT

We have used both, only in the Light version, and we now stick with Hellmanns, I really think the taste is better.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

newjerseygirl — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:42:06 GMT

@ciao_bella I also like Duke's Mayo. DH does not, so I usually have both Duke's and Hellman's on hand.

My oldest son lives in North Carolina, so when I visit him and his family, I stop in Harris Teeter a get a few jars of Duke's to being home with me.

I have also found Duke's in the big Walmart on Rt. 1 in North Brunswick.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

Kachina624 — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:44:44 GMT

@ciao_bella. Did you know that sometime in the recent past, Hellman's was bought by a British company? I just read that yesterday.

Perhaps it's being made to suit different tastes?

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

rms1954 — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:46:21 GMT

We don't have Dukes in our area. I always preferred Cain's to Hellman's but I haven't been able to find Cain's in our market anymore.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

Still Raining — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:51:25 GMT

Check the label. See the soybean oil? Just destroys mayo, whole shelves of awful stuff in the grocery. Seems to me even the olive oil ones have soybean oil.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

shoesnbags — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:52:14 GMT

@ciao_bella

Neither. Team Blue Plate mayo all the way! (But not sure if it's available in your area.)

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

PansyBoo — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:59:35 GMT

Bring out the Hellmann's and bring out the best!

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

haddon9 — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:05:15 GMT

I've never had Duke's....I never see it anywhere in my area but have heard it was good. I have used Hellman's and have also tried other brands made with olive oil.

Right now I have Primal Kitchen olive oil mayo.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

Carmie — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:05:05 GMT

I buy both brands. I don't find they taste too much different when mixed with ingredients. I very seldom just eat Mayo as a condiment. I use it for egg salad, chicken salad, etc.

Whichever brand happens to be on sale at the time I need it will work okay for me.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

Shelbelle — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:05:37 GMT

I find Dukes at Walmart.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

RespectLife — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:05:59 GMT

Grew up on MW, my whole family only used MW....but somehow, my DIL got my granddaughter to like mayo.

Bought a jar of Hellman's....I don't know how to say this nicely, but it was NOT for me. I will end it there.

Tossed it.

Friends suggested Blue Plate, not that's better!

Then Wegman's started carrying Dukes I had heard so much about!

NO comparison for me! That is MUCH better!

If I have to have mayo in the house, only Dukes will do!

I can even eat it (if I was out of MW)! LOL

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

beach-mom — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:09:08 GMT

Duke's.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

ciao_bella — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:09:22 GMT

@newjerseygirl Lidl also carries Dukes mayo. There's a few Lidl stores around. Iusually go to the one in Hazlet, NJ

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

SaveTheTurtles — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:09:53 GMT

I've never tried Duke's. It's bad enought we have to buy Hellman's Light and Miracle Whip. My husband and I have our preferences. LOL.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

ciao_bella — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:10:41 GMT

@Kachina624 I did not know that! That might, indeed, be the reason for the change in taste. Thanks for the info.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

ciao_bella — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:12:00 GMT

@shoesnbags Have not seen that brand here in NJ. But, if I ever do come across it, I will definitely try it.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

Xivambala — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:12:14 GMT

I actually prefer Miracle Whip salad dressing over mayonnaise. There was an occasion I needed to buy mayonnaise since moving to Florida. I could only find the Dukes brand in the store. It was awful, and I will never purchase it again.

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

Moonlady — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:15:38 GMT

I've tried Duke's and don't care for the extra creaminess. I like the texture and flavor of Hellmann's better. Growing up, my dad used to like Cain's. That mayo had its fans, too, but they shuttered their New England plant about 7 or 8 years ago and, word is, it's just not the same

Re: Hellmans Mayo vs Dukes Mayo.....Which is the Best?

Sooner — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:29:18 GMT

Depends on how you were raised. I will say that Dukes or Blue Plate are better IF you add a touch of lemon juice. That is what you miss from Hellman's. Or at least was. Haven't bought or used it enough to tell lately.