Which mayo should I use?

[TwilightJoy]

And also: which oil is better?

I want some mayo and I'm just not up to making my own right now. I don't have a mixer/food processor so I have to whisk it by hand or make it in the blender.

My HFS sells both Spectrum Olive Oil mayo and Spectrum Canola mayo.

The canola mayo contains:
Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Pasteurized Whole Eggs, Filtered Water, Honey, White Vinegar, Sea Salt, Dry Mustard, Lemon Juice Concentrate.
http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?id=57#j91

The olive oil mayo contains:
Organic soybean oil, organic extra virgin olive oil, organic egg yolks, filtered water, organic whole eggs, organic white vinegar, sea salt, organic lemon juice concentrate, organic spices.
http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?id=57#j224

In my mind olive oil is better than canola, but soy is the worst. Reading NT scared me about both canola and soy.

So, do you think I can get by with one of those, or do I really have to make my own?

Any thoughts are appreciated! TIA

[Meg_s]

Bleh! Soya bean is also listed first.. so there is likely to be more of it than olive. Honestly I'd make your own, and only use one of those in a pinch. I make mayo with lard and butter...tastes so good and so easy!

[thedomesticdiva]

Hain has a safflower mayo that is recommended by Sally Fallon in NT, but it is not available right now in my area right now - It tastes very much like normal mayo.:

I do not like the spectrum mayo - In my opinion, (regarding the one with soybean oil) it is just like buying Dukes or Kraft, only more expensive and just as unhealthy...

[carnelian]

This is a better option if you're not up to making your own. Also there is a brand called "DeLouis Fils" that is sold in the refrigerated section of some stores. It contains only egg yolk, sunflower oil, garlic and salt.

[dogmom327]

The Hain safflower mayo is really yummy : I need to start making my own but I don't know if I can wean myself off the Hain version--maybe I can figure out the spice combination...

[guestmama9904]

if you make small amounts of mayo by hand it's really not that hard, just use one egg yolk, 1/3-1/2 c olive oil, some lemon juice or vinegar and salt. add the oil to the egg in a very slow drizzle, it's kind of magical to watch.

[leila1213]

I get the Hain safflower mayo. Didn't realize SF recommended it. That makes me feel better!

[Sparkle*Mama]

Do you have a blender? If so you could use that to blend mayo. I made a really yummy mayo today for chicken salad sandwiches. I got the recipe from The Coconut Oil Miracle. It was delish!

1 egg
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp mustard
1/8 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cup coconut oil (I actually used a bit less)

Combine egg, vinegar, mustard, paprika, salt and 1/4 c melted coconut oil, blend about 60 seconds. While machine is running, SLOWLY add the rest of the melted oil in a steady stream. Mayo will thicken as oil is added. Taste and season as you like.
Makes 1 1/2 cups

[AarenLisbeth]

When DH or I are rushed and don't make our own, I've found the type that can be bought from Wilderness Family Naturals really good. It is a bit pricey, but IMO worth it for convenience. The coconut oil that is in it actually works b/c before trying it I was a bit unsure how it would taste.

[cjr]

I thought about using coconut oil in mayo and in ceasar dressing, but doesn't it solidify too much when put in the fridge?

[rayo de sol]

Originally Posted by thedomesticdiva

Hain has a safflower mayo that is recommended by Sally Fallon in NT

I've tasted this brand, and it tastes fine, but I thought there was something wrong with safflower oil...can't remember what. Didn't WAPF say something against safflower oil? What's a safflower anyways?

[purple_kangaroo]

I buy Trader Joe's Real Mayonnaise because it has no sweeteners or preservatives added and it's grain-free (the vinegar is made from apples). I know canola oil isn't the best, but it's a trade-off and it does taste great.

Ingredients: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Whole Eggs, Apple Cider Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Water, Salt, Spices, Lemon Juice Concentrate

[westcoastmom]

Originally Posted by rayo de sol

I've tasted this brand, and it tastes fine, but I thought there was something wrong with safflower oil...can't remember what. Didn't WAPF say something against safflower oil? What's a safflower anyways?

That to me seems to be the story of all the info that comes from SF (and WAPF) It is contradictory. Yes, I remember reading that they said safflower oil is not good (recommended)

Keep in mind the WAPF also recommends spam

The Wilderness Family Natural product is selected based on the writings of Mary Enig (it contains recommended oils/ingredients)

[ChristieB]

My understanding is that there are two types/grades of safflower oil, and that the high-oleic is good compromise (better than most), but not one of the best oils. I can't remember if that's what is in the Hain mayo (I used to eat that), but I think it is. I definitely think that although the Hain is not ideal, it's a better alternative than the Spectrum.

Here is info on the safflower plant. Our birds really love the seeds.

As for the coconut oil in mayo, the one time I tried it it did harden up in the fridge. And then it melted when I put it on something warm (like a burger), which is not what I want. I've stopped trying to make it for the time being. We're just going without. I was also having trouble figuring out what acid to use, but now that we have coconut vinegar that part is solved. I figure by the time I try making it again, we will have mostly forgotten what mayo "should" taste like, which will make my chore easier.

[Feb2003]

this isn't a mayo recipe since we're also "going without" (I've given up on making it and I haven't found one I want to buy), BUT I wanted to say that in a lot of cases cream cheese thinned with cream is a substitute around here for meat salads (tuna, chicken, etc.), deviled eggs, and dips. I buy raw cream cheese and raw cream from a local farmer and I feel great using that instead.

HTH

[TwilightJoy]

Originally Posted by thedomesticdiva

Hain has a safflower mayo that is recommended by Sally Fallon in NT, but it is not available right now in my area right now - It tastes very much like normal mayo.:

Thanks for the advice everyone! I went with the Hain safflower mayo. It's a big jar, so I'm hoping that I like it!

[Ruthla]

Of those two, I'd select the soy-free canola based mayo.

[rayo de sol]

When I don't make my own olive oil-based mayo (now that olive oil might be adulterated I'm not sure I want to eat it), I can never decide between the safflower oil mayo and the canola oil mayo.

Which is more evil and why: safflower or canola?