One to avoid

(Sheri Knauer) #7

You gotta read the ingredient label on everything. Even recheck it on occasion for products you trust and buy. Sometimes for some reason companies will just change or add ingredients to products that were not in it before.

(mags) #8

I hadn’t looked at the ingredients on helmans mayo and I shovel it in! Have you found a better alternative?

(Liz ) #9

We just switched to Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil mayo & I love it

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(mags) #10

Thank you Liz I’ll see if I can source some.

(Jay AM) #11

It’s quite easy to make mayo at home. Lots of recipes online.

#12

Ever since reading this thread I make my own

It is super easy and has worked for me every time and I am not a great homemaker

(mags) #13

Thank you for the tips i shall give it a go

(Sybella) #14

Ive had great success with this recipe (and I’ve tried quite a few) http://havebutterwilltravel.com/how-to-make-mayonnaise/

Good results each time.

#15

Elmlea is awful stuff.
The ingredients list is like a science experiment - but it is an easy enough thing to do. They even design the packaging to mimic that of the real cream brands, and stand it next to them, when it should be off with the Frankenfoods in the 9th Circle of Hell.

(mags) #16

Thanks Heidi. Can’t wait to try this. I just need to get the right oil and I’ll let you know how it goes.

(Michael) #17

Perhaps another one to avoid in the UK is Hellmann’s Olive Oil Mayonnaise especially since the impression given is that Olive oil is the main ingredient. However, it is 59 %Rapeseed oil with 5% Olive oil. I suppose Hellmann’s Rapeseed Oil Mayonnaise wouldn’t have the same ring to it. In Ireland, the label says Hellmann’s Mayonnaise with Olive Oil which is less misleading.
In the US version Soybean oil is substituted for the Rapeseed oil.

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(Sophie) #18

I have to Ditto the homemade mayo! Once I got the hang of it, there’s not stopping me now. I love that I can control what I put in it, I now use it to make my own Ranch Dressing and it tastes a hellova lot better than any commercial mayo I’ve tried. It’s an all round win in my book!

(Dan Dan) #19

Its used to get a healthy omega 3 to omega 6 balance :wink:

(mags) #20

Hi Heidi
This is a bit late but I’ve tried your mayonnaise recipe and it worked so well and was very easy. Used avocado oil and light olive oil. Lovely thank you. I shan’t buy mayo again :grinning:

(Allan L) #21

Ditto. Got an upset tummy then checked the label and spotted all the additives, will never do that again, learn the hard way.

#22

But is this mayo tasty to use? Compared to all those commercial mayo… =.=

(mags) #23

Yes. It’s very creamy. Next time I will change the vinegar tho. Apple cider vinegar is very sharp. Will try lemon juice or mix with maybe white wine vinegar. I used mainly light olive oil and a smaller part of avocado but that does give it a slight green tinge. I’m also going to mix it with other flavours, blue cheese, garlic etc.

(Jawshoewah) #24

Im a newbie to Keto but not eating healthy. What is the problem with using hellmans mayo? If I’m reading things correctly there is an issue with rapeseed oil? What is the issue with eating rapeseed oil?

(Sybella) #25

Your very welcome. Im glad you found that the recipe worked for you. I will have a go with using the avocado oil as I haven’t tried that yet.

(Chris) #26