Mayonnaise is a staple in many kitchens around the country but the top-brand stuff can be pricey, so do the supermarket own brands stand up to the test?
Liverpool Echo reporter Emily Sleight recently rolled up her sleeves and took to Aldi, Asda, and Sainsbury's to see if any of the cheaper options were worthwhile.
With an 800g of Hellmann's selling for £3 from Ocado, there's money to be saved if you opt for one of the budget options - which could be helpful with the spiralling cost of living.
And Emily managed to find a suitable alternative, saying that one Mayonaise that cost just 69p was as good as Hellman's - maybe better.
What do you think about mayonaise? Let us know in the comments...
Asda Smart Price Mayonnaise
Emily said: "Asda's cheapest mayonnaise comes in at a purse-friendly 49p for a 500g bottle. In comparison, its next level up own brand mayo is 75p and a similar-sized bottle of 'Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise' will set you back £2.29 at Asda.
"As expected the packaging is fairly basic, with a white label featuring a picture of two eggs and some blue writing. But I'm happy to save on fancy packaging if the flavour is good.
"I tried a blob before putting it on a sandwich, to see how it tasted and I have to admit it was quite vinegary. In fact, it reminded me more of salad cream.
"When it was squeezed and spread onto a ham sandwich it didn't taste quite so vinegary, but it didn't really taste like much at all. It had quite a thin creamy consistency, but the flavour just got completely lost.
"My children, who don't even like mayonnaise, tried some and said they couldn't taste it either. Sadly it won't be a switch for me."
Price: 49p
Rating: 2/5
Where to buy: Asda stores or online
Aldi 'Bramwell' Mayonnaise
Emily said: "I'm a big lover of mayo. Usually, I'm not too fussy and opt for an Asda 'light mayonnaise' which is a step up from the above mentioned Asda Smart Price mayonnaise.
"I tend to have mayonnaise with a lot of meals, even ones you wouldn't imagine would go well with it, but it always seems to work!
"I've got to say, I was really impressed with Aldi's own brand mayonnaise. To me, it tasted just like Hellmann's, if not better, because it was really creamy.
"The first initial taste I'd say was quite eggy, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, then the creaminess came through and it tasted so good.
"I paired my mayo with (of course) some chips, and it tasted spot on. It was quite a strong flavour, but that's exactly what I love about mayo.
"For 69p, it's such a bargain considering it tastes so much like the real deal. I'll definitely be swapping to this one, no doubt about it."
Price: 69p
Rating: 5/5
Where to buy: Your local Aldi store or online.
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Sainsbury's Real Mayo
Emily said: "I always have to have a bottle of mayonnaise in my house, as I enjoy the sauce with many things, whether it's a crispy salad or to dunk my chunky chips into. I've enjoyed Aldi's Bramwell mayo for years, and so I'm used to not having Hellmann's and don't miss it in the slightest.
"I'd never tried Sainsbury's Real Mayo before, so I was intrigued to give it a go. Priced at £1, it's the most expensive mayonnaise we've reviewed, but it was the cheapest available at the store.
"I decided to have the mayonnaise with some chunky chips that had been lightly salted and drizzled with vinegar.
"The mayo is a thick, creamy consistency and had a nice flavour. However, I'd say Aldi's mayo tasted more like Hellmann's than Sainsbury's version, so I'll be sticking to Aldi's!"
Price: £1
Rating: 3/5
Where to buy: Your local Sainsbury's or online.
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