All things being equal, should I opt for regular mayo or olive-oil mayo?

[Slapshot]

I find myself using mayo on lots of things, and today I tried an olive-oil based mayo and it tasted just fine for me (plus, I add lots of spice, so differences in taste are negligble). No sugar, no carbs, all ingredients are Atkins-friendly. All things being equal, I'm tempted to go for the olive-oil based. Is there any reason why I should or shouldn't do that?

[kellymch2006]

Re: All things being equal, should I opt for regular mayo or olive-oil mayo?

Sounds great. I've never heard of it.

[Slapshot]

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It tasted pretty good. I'm trying to remember the name of it (can't find it online). Someone had me try it at a party. Said there was "no sugar, no carbs," but I wonder if it had one of those wacky sugar pseudonyms ("evaporated cane juice") because I can't seem to find it online...still searching....

[chinadoll]

Re: All things being equal, should I opt for regular mayo or olive-oil mayo?

sounds good to me.

[Slapshot]

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I think this is it (I thought he said "Spectra"), but I may have misheard: Spectrum | Mayonnaise, Spreads and Other Creamy Delights

Now, I'll have to ask him where he got it next time I see him...

[liv]

Re: All things being equal, should I opt for regular mayo or olive-oil mayo?

So you think it is the organic one down the list there? It looks very good to me. Perhaps more expensive that what I usually get (Hellmans) but it may be worth it.

[Grizzabella]

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I think most mayonnaise is made with soybean oil or canola oil. I try to avoid canola oil because I don't think it's healthy, and I'd rather eat olive oil than either soybean or canola (as long as it doesn't contain sugar like Miracle Whip). There's a mayo called "Vegenaise" that I like and they make a version with grapeseed oil. It tastes so good I could almost eat it out of the jar with a spoon.

If you can, please post the information for the olive oil mayonnaise that you've found. I haven't had much luck making my own.

[liv]

Re: All things being equal, should I opt for regular mayo or olive-oil mayo?

I think most mayonnaise is made with soybean oil or canola oil. I try to avoid canola oil because I don't think it's healthy.

What is your concern with canola oil Grizzabella?

[Slapshot]

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liv - yes, I think that's it (3rd one down). Yes, a little pricey.

Grizz - scroll up - I posted the link above....I'm pretty sure that's what it was.

[mitzimarie]

Re: All things being equal, should I opt for regular mayo or olive-oil mayo?

So you think it is the organic one down the list there? It looks very good to me. Perhaps more expensive that what I usually get (Hellmans) but it may be worth it.

Yeah, I would be interested enough to try it. It does look really good.

[Grizzabella]

Re: All things being equal, should I opt for regular mayo or olive-oil mayo?

What is your concern with canola oil Grizzabella?

I've read some bad things about it, especially regarding cardiovascular health. This article by Mary Enig is a good explanation of why canola might not be good for us after all: The Great Con-ola

In my cooking, I avoid all vegetable oils and most seed and nut oils. I prefer to use butter, ghee or clarified butter, coconut oil or other saturated tropical oils, or animal fats like schmaltz or lard that I render myself. Using lardons provides great fat for cooking and give your food a wonderful savory flavor - you can even try some regular bacon for this purpose. I do use olive oil, but mainly in salad dressings. I take supplements of borage oil and fish oil with EPA and DHA a few times a week.

[liv]

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Thanks for the link Grizzabella. I will do some studying