Hellmann's

Hellmann's products are convenient to use – whether at the dining table, barbecue, picnic or on the move. And our Hellmann's mayonnaise is the No. 1 mayonnaise brand in the UK.

More than mayonnaise

After 100 years, Hellmann's is now much more than mayonnaise, with five variations on the classic theme of egg yolk, oil and water.

How it all started 

Hellmann's was born in 1905 when Richard Hellmann began selling mayonnaise made from his wife's own recipe. Used in salads and sold in their New York delicatessen, the mayonnaise proved so popular that Hellmann began selling it in 'wooden boats' used for weighing butter. 

Hellmann's mayonnaise arrived in the UK in 1961. Mayonnaise was a relatively new concept in Britain so the early years were spent educating people and promoting the product as a 'side of plate' condiment. 

By the late 1980s the brand was well-established and advertised as 'the only mayonnaise', claiming over half of the market. In a time of greater health awareness, people also responded well to the introduction of the Light variety with less fat and fewer calories, so much so that an Extra Light, containing 5% fat – was added to the range.

So transform a plain sandwich into a delight worthy of a New York Deli, by smearing some Hellmann’s Mayonnaise onto two slices of bread, and loading up with your favourite fillings.

Did you know?

  • They say that necessity is the mother of invention and that's certainly the case with mayonnaise. In 1756 the French chef of the Duke de Richelieu was preparing a feast after the Duke defeated the British at Port Mahon. When he realised that he had no cream to make sauce he improvised with olive oil. A new culinary masterpiece was born, and the chef named it "Mahonnaise" in honor of the Duke's victory.

From our range

  • Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, rich in Omega-3, it's thick, smooth and totally tasty!

  • Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise, half the fat, half the calories, but all the taste of the real thing.

  • Hellmann's Extra Light Mayonnaise, 5% fat, it's the lowest fat mayonnaise you can buy.

  • Hellmann's Olive Oil Mayonnaise, with added 5% olive oil, it's smooth, creamy and a little bit like the Mediterranean.

  • Hellmann's Dijon Mustard - the saucy squeezee

For information on Hellmann's mayonnaise, plus loads of recipe ideas, ring the customer careline free on 0800 435562