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mjevanstoday at 4:39 AM1 replyview on HN

Real mayo is an emulsion of eggs and oil.

Miracle Whip? What's the sugar content on that label and the other ingredients. Is this even sold as food like thing or is it more of a candy condiment like 'chocolate sauce'?


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ssl-3today at 6:20 AM

Yes, Miracle Whip. Some folks use in place of mayonnaise for things like sandwiches and salads. The consistency is similar-ish to mayo, and it tends to taste more tart than store-bought mayo does (although mayo varies a great deal in this way).

It is nothing like chocolate sauce; it is definitely not a confection.

The first ingredient of Miracle Whip is water. But it does have eggs, and oil. And sugar. And other stuff.

It originated during the Great Depression; when people were broke as fuck and affording food was a challenge, Miracle Whip was a cheaper way to kinda-sorta get some of the same things done that mayonnaise would otherwise do.

(But things do change: These days, Miracle Whip tends to be more expensive than mayo.)