The mayonnaise that chefs prefer is Duke's Mayonnaise.
Chefs prefer Duke's Mayonnaise for it's tangy flavor and lack of sugar as well as high quality ingredients, especially in the South.
Chefs in the North and West often prefer Hellmann's or Best Foods mayonnaise for it's creamy, balanced and mild profile.
And Kewpie is also a popular choice of mayonnaise for it's intense umami flavor
And even Blue Plate mayonnaise is recommended by chefs for it's superior, traditional and creamy texture.
Some chefs also prefer to make their own mayonnaise, but Duke's Mayonnaise is widely considered the best off the shelf option for it's distinctive "twang" and lack of sweetener.
The healthiest mayonnaise is 365 Organic Mayo, which is all organic.
Other healthiest mayonnaise that you can eat include.
Trader Joe's Vegan Mayo Spread and Dressing.
Primal Vegan Mayo Spread & Dip.
Hellman's Organic Mayonnaise.
Follow Your Heart Avocado Oil Vegenaise.
And Primal Kitchen Mayo.
Healthier mayonnaise focuses on better oils (avocado, olive, safflower), minimal added sugars, and simple ingredients, with popular brands like Primal Kitchen, Sir Kensington's, Chosen Foods, and BetterBody Foods offering choices that avoid inflammatory refined oils like canola or soy in many cases, and homemade versions give you full control.
Julia Child's favorite mayonnaise was Hellman's mayonnaise which she kept on hand for her convenience and for use in her favorite recipes including tuna salad.
Julia Child also mastered her own homemade mayonnaise and dedicated an episode of The French Chef to her homemade mayonnaise.
Although Julia Child still preferred the store bought Hellmann's mayo for quick meals, especially in tuna salad sandwiches and for the convenience of the already maid mayonnaise.