Since Hellman’s uses soybean oil for their mayonnaise, the difference is certainly the oil. Also, commercial mayo probably has a great deal more salt than home made and that might alter the flavor, as would the eggs...

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Thank you for the explanation Embee, much appreciated. I do agree with you about the texture of the Loblaws mayonnaise - it is good. Be nice if I could find a commercial mayonnaise that was olive oil based. Anyone know of one?

Lemons are American. I have never seen one in Mexico. If mayonnaise from Mexico claims a lime citrus content, it’s not marketing genius or cutting edge-cuisine; it’s simply that lime was the only option.

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Debunking the mayonnaise spoilage myth Mayonnaise Spoilage Myths Commercial mayonnaise has an undeserved bad reputation as a cause of food spoilage. In fact, commercial mayonnaise is loaded with acid and preservatives that can...

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My understanding is that commercial mayonnaise really doesn’t spoil and that the warnings and scare stories predate the ubiquitousness of commercial mayonnaise. I do make my own mayonnaise—but I don’t use it for...

the remaining oil very, very slowly, whisking or turning the pestle constantly. The aïoli will gradually thicken to the consistency of a light mayonnaise. If it becomes very thick, like a commercial mayonnaise, add additional...