Only time something mayo or miracle whippish comes near these lips is in a proper egg salad sandwich. Mayo is the only way for egg salad. If it weren't for eggs, you could take it all to the landfill for all I care. I grew up on Miracle Whip. I didn't know mayo was an option until I lived in Sweden where Miracle Whip did not exist. Mayo is so much better and more natural! Long live mayo! In addition to oil and eggs, Miracle Whip contains sugar and vinegar, which provide sweetness and acidity to balance the rich creaminess. Spices like paprika and garlic powder add subtle heat and aroma. Mustard seeds interject a zingy, mustard-like essence. Miracle Whip was developed in 1933 as a cheaper alternative to mayonnaise. It has the same basic ingredients—eggs, oil and vinegar—but it also contains water, sugar and spices. That dilutes the condiment, reducing the amount of oil to less than 65%. Meaning, it’s not technically mayonnaise at all, and the FDA classifies it as a “dressing.”

A mix of salad dressing, more than twenty different herbs and spices, and blended mayonnaise, Miracle Whip is a lower-calorie alternative to mayonnaise, though it’s not necessarily healthier as it contains other ingredients such as high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS).Miracle Whip is simply a sweet mayonnaise. It's not some kind of SupersizeAmerica plot. It's been around since the 30s. No better or worse than Hellmans, just different.

It only contains around half the fat content of mayonnaise, but it also contains a higher sugar content. It also has a higher water content and contains more additives and refined ingredients, which have been linked to obesity and a host of medical issues, such as fatty liver disease. But on a sandwich, and in things like egg salad, tuna salad etc., it adds much more zip than your average mayo. I don't even need to add salt and pepper.Tell that to the millions of people in the world who regularly put ketchup on everything! (or relish for that matter!) Unfortunately, Miracle Whip is sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) — a highly refined added sugar that has been associated with several health issues, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) ( 6). There are some rules, though: According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), anything labeled as “mayonnaise” must contain 65% vegetable oil by weight. Which brings us to the major difference between Miracle Whip and mayonnaise… What Is Miracle Whip? While mayonnaise is tangy and rich, Miracle Whip is uniquely sweet because it contains added sugar and a blend of spices, including mustard, paprika, and garlic.

Miracle Whip is also made with soybean oil, which has been shown to induce inflammation in some animal and test-tube studies ( 8, 9). Start with a basic homemade mayonnaise recipe using fresh eggs, lemon juice, and oil. Then build in those signature Miracle Whip traits. A blend of mustard powder, paprika, garlic, and onion infuses zest and spike. A touch of sugar balances out the acidity. Experiment with spices and zests until you achieve that distinctive tangy-sweet creaminess. While every care has been taken to ensure product information is correct, food products are constantly being reformulated, so ingredients and allergens may change. That said, I like mayo plain and more often than not use it that way. I agree with the person above who said people often use way too much of it though. I hate biting into a sandwich with too much mayo and having the fixings shoot out the other end.Andrew F. Smith (2007). The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. Oxford University Press, USA. p.370. ISBN 9780195307962 . Retrieved 4 December 2015. Although Miracle Whip is lower in fat and calories, mayonnaise is less highly refined and may be the healthier choice. After its launch during the Depression era, Miracle Whip gradually gained widespread popularity over the ensuring decades. Soldiers grew accustomed to the tangy dressing when it was served with meals during World War II. In the 1950s, Miracle Whip became a staple at family picnics and barbecues. Miracle Whip is made from water, soybean oil, high-fructose corn syrup, vinegar, modified corn starch, eggs, salt, natural flavor, mustard flour, potassium sorbate, spice, and dried garlic. [8] The original Miracle Whip is produced using less oil compared to traditional mayonnaise, thus has around half of the calories. Due to added corn syrup it is also sweeter compared to mayonnaise. [9] Advertising [ edit ] 1948 advertisement