Australia’s cheapest mayonnaise is also the best tasting, Choice test finds
Summary
Choice, a consumer group, tested 29 store-bought mayonnaises in Australia and found Aldi’s cheapest mayonnaise scored highest in taste. Most tested mayonnaises contained sugar, which is not usual in traditional French mayonnaise.Key Facts
- Aldi’s Colway Real Mayonnaise scored 80%, the highest, and costs $2.79 per jar.
- Woolworths Whole Egg Mayonnaise also scored 80% but is slightly more expensive.
- Aldi’s Colway Authentic Mayonnaise scored 77% and costs 78 cents per 100g.
- The worst mayonnaise was Coles 97% Fat Free Mayonnaise with 47%, noted for its off texture and very sweet taste.
- Most mayonnaises (27 out of 29) contained sugar, which is not typical for traditional mayonnaise.
- Judges evaluated appearance, smell, flavor, texture, and proper mixing of ingredients (emulsification).
- Some mayonnaises did not contain egg and were suitable for vegans; Hellmann’s Plant Based Mayo scored 77%.
- Kewpie mayonnaise scored 67% and had the highest egg content with a strong soya bean oil flavor.
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